Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding an easement?

1. If an individual acquires an easement by adverse possession, it is legally known as 'an easement created by implication.'

2. If a property owner buys the adjacent property that serves their easement, the easement ceases to exist.

3. If a property owner grants a right-of-way over their property, that right-of-way is a type of easement.

4. A privately maintained road over a farmer's property allowing access to lakeside cottages is a private easement.

5. A publicly maintained alleyway that provides access to multiple properties is a private easement.

6. A property sale that includes an easement must reflect it in the purchase agreement.

The correct answer is: If an individual acquires an easement by adverse possession, it is legally known as 'an easement created by implication.'

Statement A is not correct because an easement created by adverse possession is not legally known as 'an easement created by implication.' Adverse possession refers to the acquisition of property rights through continuous, open, and undisputed use of another person's land over a specified period. An easement created by implication is typically established through the actions or intentions of the parties involved, not through adverse possession. This distinction is important to understand in real estate transactions and legal scenarios involving easements.