Property Ownership

In Virginia, a 'right of way' easement granted to a local government for a road is typically:

ATemporary and expires in 10 years
BPermanent and survives all property transfers✓ Correct
CRevoked when the road is resurfaced
DCompensated by the state at market rate only if over one acre

Explanation

A right-of-way easement granted to or acquired by a government entity for a public road is typically permanent, surviving all subsequent property transfers as it runs with the land.

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