Which of the following is NOT a method of terminating an easement?

The correct answer is C, which refers to "Good faith negotiation." This option is not recognized as a method of terminating an easement. While parties may indeed engage in negotiations regarding the terms or usage of easements, simply negotiating in good faith does not itself serve as a means of terminating the easement. Instead, an effective termination would usually require a formal agreement or event that meets the legal requirements.

In contrast, a deed of release is a formal, legal document in which the easement holder agrees to relinquish their rights to the easement. Abandonment occurs when the easement holder permanently ceases to use the easement, demonstrating an intent to abandon that right. Lastly, prescription involves a situation where someone uses the land over a period of time without permission and may result in terminating the easement or altering its scope based on new usage patterns. Each of these methods has distinct legal grounds for terminating an easement, which distinguishes them from the act of good faith negotiation.