Land Use & Zoning

An easement appurtenant runs with the land, meaning:

AIt must be recorded in the county recorder's office to be valid
BIt benefits a specific parcel and transfers automatically with the sale of that parcel✓ Correct
CIt lasts only for the lifetime of the original easement holder
DIt can be used by any member of the general public

Explanation

An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land (the dominant estate) and burdens another parcel (the servient estate). Because it is attached to the land rather than a person, it automatically transfers when either parcel is sold.

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