If a homeowner temporarily allows a neighbor to park an RV in their backyard, what type of permission is being granted?

The correct answer is that the type of permission granted in this scenario is a license. A license is a temporary and revocable permission that one party grants to another to use their property for a specific purpose. In this case, the homeowner allows the neighbor to park an RV in their backyard, which is a specific use of the property and does not convey any ownership interest.

A key characteristic of a license is that it does not create an interest in the property itself; rather, it simply allows the licensee (the neighbor) to use the property in a limited manner. The homeowner retains full control over the property and can revoke the permission at any time.

In contrast, a lease would involve a contractual agreement that grants the tenant a possessory interest in the property for a specified duration, which is not applicable here since the permission is not formalized or intended to create a long-term arrangement. An easement involves granting a right to cross or use a portion of someone else’s land for specific purposes, typically for access or utility, which does not fit this scenario. Tenancy refers to a legal relationship that allows a tenant to occupy and use a rental property, which also does not apply in the case of allowing temporary parking.