Ownership
Easement Appurtenant
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
An easement that benefits one parcel (dominant tenement) and burdens another (servient tenement). It runs with the land and transfers with the dominant parcel.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.
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Chapter 1: Real Estate Ownership & Land Use →