Which term describes the permission to use real property for a particular purpose?

• A. Easement
• B. Trade Fixtures
• C. License
• D. Improvements and Betterments

Answer: (C)

The permission to use real property for a particular purpose is a license. A license is a personal, revocable permission that lets someone use the land for a specific activity without granting an ownership interest. It does not convey exclusive possession or create a lasting property right that runs with the land, and it can usually be terminated or not transferred by the landowner.

By contrast, an easement is a property interest that gives someone the right to use another’s land and typically stays with the property, affecting future owners. Trade fixtures are tenant-installed items used for a business that remain the tenant’s property unless the lease says otherwise. Improvements and betterments are structural changes or additions to the property that may become part of the building or be removable, depending on lease terms.