Which type of easement benefits a specific piece of land or property?

An appurtenant easement is a type of easement that is specifically tied to a particular piece of land, known as the dominant tenement. This means that the easement benefits that specific property and is typically transferred along with the property when it is sold. For example, if Property A has an appurtenant easement that allows its owner to cross Property B to access a public road, the easement remains with Property A even if it changes ownership.

This concept distinguishes appurtenant easements from other types, such as easements in gross, which benefit an individual or entity rather than a specific parcel of land, and therefore do not convey with the property. Understanding this distinction is important for anyone working in real estate or title insurance, as it affects property rights and responsibilities.