A tract divided into two or more parcels is known as what?

• A. Subdivision
• B. Easement
• C. Encroachment
• D. Lease

Answer: (A)

When a single piece of land is divided into two or more parcels, the process and result are called a subdivision. This term describes both the action of creating multiple lots and the created lots themselves, usually planned for development, sale, or separate ownership. Subdivisions are typically documented on a plat map that outlines lot boundaries, streets, utilities, and easements, and they must comply with local zoning and subdivision regulations. This concept is distinct from an easement, which is a legal right to use someone else’s land for a specific purpose without dividing ownership; from encroachment, which occurs when a structure or improvement crosses onto another’s property; and from a lease, which is a temporary right to use property.