What type of easement involves two separate properties with different owners?

An appurtenant easement involves two separate properties owned by different parties, where one property (the dominant estate) benefits from the easement over another property (the servient estate). This relationship is tied to the properties themselves, meaning that if the dominant property is sold, the easement rights transfer to the new owner. This type of easement is essential for situations where access, such as a shared driveway or pathway, is needed across another property.

In contrast, easements in gross are personal and do not benefit a dominant estate; they are typically benefited by individuals or entities rather than by a parcel of land. Temporary easements are granted for a limited period, which does not establish a long-term relationship between different property owners. Exclusive easements provide certain rights solely to one party, but do not necessarily recognize the interdependent relationship between two different properties owned by different individuals.