Property Ownership
A Texas landowner grants a neighbor an easement appurtenant for access across their land. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
AThe easement terminates when the original neighbor sells their property
BThe easement runs with the land and benefits the dominant tenement regardless of ownership changes✓ Correct
CThe easement can be revoked by the grantor at any time
DThe easement applies only to pedestrian access
Explanation
An easement appurtenant runs with the land. It benefits the dominant tenement (the property that has the right to use the easement) and burdens the servient tenement. It transfers automatically with both properties when they are sold.
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