Explain the differences between affirmative and negative easements.

If Kyle wanted to protect his right to a view on his property, why would he want to ensure his easement with his neighbor Xavier was appurtenant rather than in gross?

If Chance has an interest in his neighbors property that allows Chance to use the property for a specific purpose, but does not give him ownership in that property, what type of interest does Chance have?

Identify and explain the four elements necessary to prove the presence of an easement by necessity.

Taylors property is only accessible by means of a gravel driveway that runs through a portion of Rebeccas property. The easement that benefits Taylors property is classified as what type? Would it be appurtenant or in gross?

If Suki grants her neighbor, Damion, an easement appurtenant to park his car in her driveway, what will happen to the easement if Damion moves away?

Ricardo owns a large beachfront property. Ricardo wishes to split the property into two lots and build another home on the portion farther from the ocean. Ricardo decides he wants to live in the new home because the crashing of the waves keeps him up at night. However, Ricardo still wants to be able to access the beach from the newly built home. Ricardo has agreed to sell the beachfront property to Esther. Advise Ricardo on the appropriate easement to meet his needs.

When it is unclear if an easement is appurtenant or in gross, the judicial preference is to find the easement is appurtenant. Why do you believe this preference exists?

Identify and explain the differences between an easement and a license.

Why would a landowner agree to a covenant that prevents her use of her property in a particular way?