Property Ownership
A Washington homeowner grants a utility company permission to install power lines across the property. This type of easement is called a:
AEasement by prescription
BEasement in gross✓ Correct
CEasement appurtenant
DLicense
Explanation
An easement in gross benefits a company or individual rather than a parcel of land. Utility easements — such as for power lines — are commercial easements in gross because the utility company, not adjacent land, benefits.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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