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What allows for the benefit of the dominant tenement over the servient tenement?

  1. Easement

  2. Encumbrance

  3. Joint tenancy

  4. Building scheme

The correct answer is: Easement

An easement is a legal agreement that allows the owner of the dominant tenement to use the servient tenement for the benefit of their property. This means that the owner of the dominant tenement has the right to use a portion of the servient tenement for a specific purpose, such as access to a main road or utility lines. Encumbrance refers to any claim or restriction on a property, but it does not specifically benefit the dominant tenement over the servient tenement. Joint tenancy refers to property being owned equally by two or more individuals, and building scheme refers to a set of restrictions and guidelines for development in a particular area. Neither of these options address the relationship between the dominant and servient tenement. Therefore, the correct answer is easement.