Property Ownership
A Virginia landowner grants a neighbor the right to cross their property to access a public road. This right is created by a(n):
ALicense (personal, revocable permission)
BEasement appurtenant (runs with the land)✓ Correct
CDeed restriction
DProfit à prendre
Explanation
An easement appurtenant gives the owner of one parcel (dominant estate) the right to use an adjacent parcel (servient estate) for a specific purpose. It runs with the land and transfers with ownership of both parcels.
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