Property Ownership
An appurtenant easement in Washington travels with the land, meaning:
AIt terminates when the property is sold
BIt is transferred automatically when the dominant estate is sold✓ Correct
CIt must be re-recorded with each new owner
DIt only benefits the original grantee
Explanation
An appurtenant easement is attached to the dominant estate and passes automatically with the property when it is sold, regardless of whether the easement is mentioned in the new deed.
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