Easement Basics on the Real Estate License Exam

What is an easement?

• The right of a person to use someone else's property for their benefit

• A legal restriction on property use

• A government-imposed land tax

• A type of property ownership

What is a dominant estate in the context of easements?

• The property that loses value due to an easement

• The property that is sold to clear an easement

• The property that benefits from the easement

• The property that grants the easement

Which type of easement benefits a neighboring property?

• Easement by prescription

• Easement in gross

• Easement by necessity

• Appurtenant easement

What does it mean for an easement to 'run with the land'?

• It is temporary and expires after a set period

• It applies regardless of property ownership changes

• It only applies to commercial properties

• It is recorded in public records but not enforceable

What is an easement in gross?

• An easement that is created without legal documentation

• An easement that benefits a piece of property

• An easement that decreases property value

• An easement that benefits a person rather than a property

How can an easement be terminated?

• By government intervention

• By a verbal agreement between neighbors

• By a written agreement or legal action

• By the death of the easement holder

What is an easement by prescription?

• An easement approved by medical professionals

• An easement obtained through continuous, open use over time

• An easement granted for temporary use

• An easement used for emergency services