Easements

Question 1

Easements | Appurtenant

Answer 1

• Attaches to the estate

- By necessity, to landlocked owners

Question 2

Easements | In Gross

Answer 2

• Does not attach to the estate
• Personal - not transferable, ends upon death of easement holder
• Commercial - transferable, granted to a business

Question 3

Easements | By Prescription

Answer 3

• Property used without permission, can come to exist regardless of owner’s consent
• Obtainable through continuous, open, adverse use over a period of time (varies by state)

Question 4

License Easement

Answer 4

• Personal right to use a property
• Does not attach
• Non-transferrable
• Revocable
• Ceases upon death of owner