Property Ownership
In West Virginia, a prescriptive easement is acquired by using another person's land in which manner?
AWith written permission from the owner
BOpen, notorious, hostile, and continuous use for the statutory period without permission✓ Correct
CBy purchasing the right from the owner
DBy recording a notice with the county clerk
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired through open, notorious, hostile (without permission), and continuous use of another's land for the statutory period (10 years in West Virginia), similar to adverse possession but resulting in an easement rather than fee title.
Related West Virginia Property Ownership Questions
- A West Virginia property described as 'the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 4 East' contains how many acres?
- Under West Virginia law, when an owner of property that adjoins a stream owns to the center of the stream (riparian ownership), they have:
- Marcellus Shale gas rights in West Virginia are classified as:
- West Virginia recognizes which of the following forms of co-ownership that includes the right of survivorship?
- In West Virginia, when two or more people hold title as 'joint tenants with right of survivorship,' the death of one owner results in:
- A West Virginia property owner grants a neighbor the right to cross their land to access a public road. This is most likely:
- Timber rights in West Virginia, like mineral rights, can be:
- A West Virginia property owner wants to give a neighbor permission to park in their driveway occasionally. To avoid creating an easement by prescription, the owner should:
Practice More West Virginia Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free West Virginia Quiz →