Property Ownership

In Arizona, 'lateral support' rights mean a property owner:

AHas the right to extend their building over the neighbor's property
BHas the right to have their land supported by the adjacent land in its natural state✓ Correct
CCan require the neighbor to maintain a fence
DCan demand that neighboring structures support their building

Explanation

Lateral support is the right of a landowner to have their land supported in its natural state by the adjacent land. Excavation or construction that removes lateral support and causes the neighbor's land to subside creates liability.

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