37. 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?
Answer: B
Lola has an easement appurtenant.
Lola possesses an easement appurtenant, which is a type of easement that benefits a particular piece of land (her home) and runs with the land, meaning it remains with the property even if ownership changes.
A) easement by prescription
An easement by prescription is established through continuous and open use of another's property without permission for a statutory period. Since Lola has a formal easement to cross her neighbor's land, her situation does not fit this definition.
B) easement appurtenant
An easement appurtenant is linked to a specific parcel of land and benefits the owner of that land. Lola's easement allows her to cross her neighbor's back lot to access her home, making this option the correct choice as it runs with the land.
C) easement in gross
An easement in gross is a personal right that benefits an individual rather than a specific piece of land. Since Lola's easement is tied to her property and not just to her as an individual, this option is incorrect.
D) easement for light and air
An easement for light and air is a specific type of easement that allows access to light and air over a property. Lola's easement does not pertain to light and air but rather to crossing land, making this option irrelevant.
Conclusion
Lola's easement appurtenant is the correct answer as it is tied directly to her property, granting her specific rights to cross her neighbor's land. The other options do not fit the criteria of her situation, as they either describe different forms of easements or do not pertain to the rights associated with her property.