Property Ownership
A Vermont 'landlocked' parcel that has no road access to a public highway may gain access through:
AAn easement by necessity✓ Correct
BEminent domain by the property owner
CA prescriptive license
DA government right-of-way certificate
Explanation
An easement by necessity is implied by law when a parcel is landlocked and has no access to a public road. The law recognizes that property ownership is useless without access and implies an easement across the grantor's remaining land.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
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