Lola has an easement that allows her to cross her neighbor's back lot to reach her home. It runs with the land. What kind of easement does Lola have?

Rationale

Lola has an easement appurtenant.

An easement appurtenant is a right that benefits a specific piece of land (the dominant tenement) and runs with the land, meaning it remains with the property even if ownership changes. In this case, Lola's easement allows her to cross her neighbor's lot to access her home, making it an easement appurtenant.

A (easement by prescription) YOUR ANSWER

An easement by prescription is acquired through continuous and open use of someone else's property without permission for a statutory period. While Lola uses her neighbor's land, the question specifies that she has an easement, indicating permission was granted, thus ruling out this option.

B (easement appurtenant) CORRECT

This is the correct answer as it describes an easement that benefits a particular piece of land and transfers with property ownership. Lola's right to cross her neighbor's property to reach her home clearly exemplifies this type of easement, as it is tied to her land rather than her personally.

C (easement in gross) YOUR ANSWER

An easement in gross benefits an individual rather than a specific piece of land and does not run with the land. These easements are typically personal in nature, such as utility easements. Since Lola's easement is linked to her property, this choice is incorrect.

D (easement for light and air) YOUR ANSWER

An easement for light and air pertains to rights associated with access to light and air over another's property. This type of easement does not apply to Lola's situation, as her easement specifically allows her to cross her neighbor's property rather than focusing on light and air access.

Conclusion

Lola's easement appurtenant grants her the right to cross her neighbor's land, which is essential for accessing her home. This type of easement benefits the property itself, making it distinct from prescription, gross, or light and air easements. Understanding these distinctions is crucial in real estate law, ensuring proper use and rights related to property access.

Lola has an easement that allows her to cross her neighbor's back lot to reach her home. It runs with the land. What kind of easement does Lola have?

Lola has an easement appurtenant.

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