Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

Which term refers to the land that benefits from an easement?

1. Dominant Tenement

2. Easement Holder

3. Servient Tenement

4. Beneficiary Estate

5. Grantor Estate

6. Primary Property

The correct answer is: Dominant Tenement

The term that accurately refers to the land that benefits from an easement is the "Dominant Tenement." This refers to the property that enjoys the easement, allowing its owner certain rights over the servient tenement, which is the property that is burdened by the easement. For example, if a landowner has the right to cross a neighbor's property to access their own, the owner of the land being crossed is the dominant tenement, as they derive a benefit from the easement that allows them access. Other terms, such as "Easement Holder," refer to the individual or entity that holds the easement rights rather than the property itself. "Servient Tenement" identifies the property that is subject to the easement and does not enjoy any benefits from it. Terms like "Beneficiary Estate" and "Grantor Estate" do not specifically represent properties relevant to easement law, and "Primary Property" lacks a legal definition in this context. Understanding the distinction between these terms is crucial for navigating real estate transactions and legal descriptions involving easements.