Property Ownership

In South Dakota, 'appurtenant easements' that benefit a property are transferred when the property is sold because they:

AMust be separately negotiated with each new owner
BRun with the land and are automatically transferred with the dominant estate✓ Correct
CExpire after 10 years and must be renewed
DAre personal rights that belong to the individual owner

Explanation

An easement appurtenant runs with the land — it is attached to the dominant estate and automatically transfers to each new owner of the dominant property. It is a property right, not a personal right, so it passes automatically with ownership.

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