A homeowner wants to give a neighbor seasonal permission to cross her yard to reach a public basketball court. What kind of lien or encumbrance should she use?

A. Encumbrance

B. Easement

C. License

D. Covenant

She should use;

B. Easement

Explanation:

We can explain each word given as follows;

1. Encumbrance: this is a claim by a non owner to a property. Encumbrance can restrict or limit the usage and transfer of the property to another owner until it is lifted.

2. License: this is a document that gives one the authority or the right to undertake a given activity. The activity is usually professional or business. In case of a professional, the license can be in the form of a practicing license provided by a regulatory body. In the case of a business, a business license can be sought out from the relevant governing authority whose jurisdiction the business falls.

3. Covenant: a covenant is a mutual agreement between two or more parties on a common thing. The covenant is usually formal and can be legally binding.

4. Easement: an easement is a right that is given temporarily by the owner to another individual to enter or access the owner's property. The usage of the property by the non owner must be specific. In general, easements are common especially when dealing with utility companies or in usage of access roads. In our case, the homeowner being the owner of her yard gave an easement to reach a basketball court by granting seasonal permission to cross the yard.