Property Ownership
A Florida property owner has riparian rights. The adjacent waterway is a navigable body of water. The owner's rights extend to:
AThe far bank of the waterway
BThe ordinary high-water mark; the state owns the submerged lands beneath navigable waters✓ Correct
CThe centerline of the waterway
DThe full width of the waterway
Explanation
In Florida, for navigable waters (tidal or non-tidal navigable waterways), the state (not the adjacent landowner) owns the submerged lands. Riparian landowners typically have rights to the ordinary high-water mark or mean high-tide line.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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