California Real Estate Practice Exam

Which of the following easements does not run with the land?

1. The electric company's easement to cross over your land with their power lines

2. A right of way easement for a driveway

3. A conservation easement

4. A utility easement for sewage

The correct answer is: The electric company's easement to cross over your land with their power lines

An easement is a legal right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose. It "runs with the land" when it is attached to the ownership of the land, meaning it transfers to future owners. This is often the case for easements related to utility access or access to a shared driveway. However, a conservation easement does not run with the land. This is because it is typically granted to a specific organization or government entity and is not attached to the ownership of the land. Option A, the electric company's easement, would run with the land as it is related to utility access. Therefore, it is not the correct answer to this question. Option B, a right of way easement for a driveway, would also run with the land. Option D, a utility easement for sewage, would also run with the land. Therefore, C, a conservation easement