Principles of Real EstateQuestion 19 of 100
Riparian rights refer to a landowner's rights concerning:
a.Mineral deposits beneath the surface
b.The use of water in a river or stream adjacent to the land
c.Air space above the property
d.Underground utility easements
Explanation
Riparian rights govern an owner's use of water from a flowing watercourse such as a river or stream bordering the land. Littoral rights apply to owners bordering large, static bodies of water like lakes or oceans. Both are appurtenant to the land.
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