Property Ownership

An appurtenance is a right, privilege, or property that:

AIs always recorded separately from the main deed
BBelongs to and passes with the land to which it is attached✓ Correct
CCan be severed from the land and sold separately
DExists only for the life of the current property owner

Explanation

An appurtenance is anything that belongs to and passes with the real property — such as easements, water rights, and mineral rights. When the land is sold, appurtenant rights automatically transfer to the new owner.

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