Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which of the following is true about an easement, once granted?

1. Can be revoked unilaterally by either party

2. Involves a temporary transfer of property rights

3. Is a voluntary, non-binding agreement between owners

4. Is a right enjoyed by one landowner over another

5. Requires abutting properties for validity

6. Must only involve residential properties

The correct answer is: Is a right enjoyed by one landowner over another

The correct answer highlights that an easement represents a right granted to one landowner to use the property of another for a specific purpose. This legal arrangement creates a dominant tenement (the land benefiting from the easement) and a servient tenement (the land burdened by the easement). It establishes clear rights and obligations, allowing the holder of the easement to use a portion of another property—for example, to access a road or utility lines—while the property owner retains ownership and certain rights over the land. The concept of easements is integral to property law and facilitates shared use of land, making it a critical consideration in real estate transactions. In contrast, other options describe characteristics that do not align with the legal nature of an easement. An easement cannot be revoked unilaterally; it generally remains in effect unless both parties agree to terminate it. It’s not a temporary transfer of property rights—easements can be permanent or run with the land. Furthermore, easements are not merely voluntary, non-binding agreements; they often involve formal agreements that create enforceable rights. They do not require abutting properties; easements can exist between non-contiguous parcels. Finally, easements can apply to both residential and