Land Use & Zoning
In Virginia, an easement appurtenant runs with the land, meaning it:
AExpires when the current owner sells
BTransfers automatically with ownership of the dominant estate✓ Correct
CMust be re-recorded with each sale
DCan only be used by the original grantee
Explanation
An easement appurtenant is attached to land (not a person) and transfers automatically with ownership of the dominant tenement (the property that benefits from the easement).
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