Which statement best defines an easement and provides an example?

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Which statement best defines an easement and provides an example?

An easement is a non-possessory right to use someone else’s land for a specific purpose, without giving you possession or ownership of the land. It lets you use the land in a defined way, and it often runs with the property so the right stays with the land even if ownership changes. Examples include a utility easement, which allows a utility company to install and maintain lines or pipes, and a right-of-way, which lets someone traverse the land to reach another property. It’s not ownership, nor is it a lease or a revocable license—the latter can be withdrawn, while an easement generally remains in place until it’s properly terminated.

An easement is a non-possessory right to use someone else’s land for a specific purpose, without giving you possession or ownership of the land. It lets you use the land in a defined way, and it often runs with the property so the right stays with the land even if ownership changes. Examples include a utility easement, which allows a utility company to install and maintain lines or pipes, and a right-of-way, which lets someone traverse the land to reach another property. It’s not ownership, nor is it a lease or a revocable license—the latter can be withdrawn, while an easement generally remains in place until it’s properly terminated.

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