Which type of easement arises automatically when a landlocked parcel is sold?

An easement by necessity arises automatically when a landlocked parcel is sold to ensure that the owner has access to a public road or pathway. This type of easement is created because the landlocked property has no usable access to a public road, making it essential for the owner to have a means of access in order to utilize and enjoy their property effectively.

In the context of property law, an easement by necessity is typically granted when there is a prior ownership situation where the dominant estate (the landlocked parcel) and the servient estate (the neighboring land providing access) were previously owned by the same person. Once the properties are sold to different parties, the necessity for access gives rise to an easement that is implied by law, allowing the landlocked property owner to cross the servient estate to reach the nearest road.

The other choices do not fit this specific circumstance. For instance, an easement for utilities is generally created for the purpose of installing and maintaining utility lines, but does not address the issue of access for landlocked parcels. An easement in gross is personal to an individual or entity and does not benefit a particular piece of land, while an easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land and involves two different parcels