Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

How does an easement benefit one landowner over another?

1. Through financial compensation

2. By allowing unrestricted access

3. By providing a legal right to use another's property

4. By sharing property maintenance

5. By temporary property swaps

6. Through utility easement only

The correct answer is: By providing a legal right to use another's property

An easement benefits one landowner over another by providing a legal right to use another's property. This legal right allows the owner of the dominant land (the land benefiting from the easement) to use or access the servient land (the land burdened by the easement) for a specific purpose, such as a right of way for access or for utilities. This legal right is typically documented and registered on the property title to ensure that both parties are aware of the rights and restrictions associated with the easement. The other options are incorrect because: A. Financial compensation is not typically involved in an easement arrangement. B. An easement may restrict access to certain areas of the servient land rather than providing unrestricted access. D. Property maintenance is typically the responsibility of the landowner and is not tied to the presence of an easement. E. Temporary property swaps do not relate to the concept of an easement, which involves a permanent legal right to use another's property. F. While a utility easement is a specific type of easement that allows for the installation and maintenance of utilities on a property, easements can also serve other purposes beyond utilities.