Property Ownership

What is 'littoral rights'?

AThe right to light and air from neighboring properties
BRights of landowners whose property borders a lake, ocean, or other standing body of water✓ Correct
CRights of tenants to remain in possession after a lease expires
DRights of lenders to foreclose without notice

Explanation

Littoral rights belong to landowners whose property abuts a non-flowing body of water (lakes, ponds, oceans). The rights generally include use of the water and ownership to the high-water mark, distinguishing them from riparian rights along rivers and streams.

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