Property Ownership
In Washington, a 'license' granted to a neighbor to park in the driveway differs from an easement because a license is:
AIrrevocable once granted
BRevocable at any time and does not run with the land✓ Correct
CRequired to be recorded
DEnforceable against future owners of the property
Explanation
A license in property law is a personal, revocable permission. It does not run with the land, is not recorded, and expires if the licensor revokes it or either party dies or transfers ownership. An easement is an interest in land with different legal characteristics.
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