Massachusetts Real Estate License Practice Test

What is referred to as the Owner's property in the context of easements?

1. Servient

2. Dominant

3. Affirmative

4. Negative

The correct answer is: Dominant

In the context of easements, the term that refers to the owner's property is the dominant estate. This property has the benefit of the easement, meaning that its owner has the right to use the property of another, which is known as the servient estate. Understanding these terms is crucial because they define the relationship between the properties involved in an easement. The dominant estate allows the holder to utilize the servient estate for a specific purpose, such as accessing a road or crossing land. The other options pertain to specific aspects of easements but do not denote the owner's property directly. The servient estate refers to the property that is burdened by the easement, while affirmative and negative easements describe the nature of the easement rights. An affirmative easement allows the holder to take action on the servient estate, while a negative easement prevents the servient estate owner from doing something that could interfere with the rights of the dominant estate owner.