Property Ownership
In Florida, 'littoral rights' pertain to property owners whose land borders:
ANon-navigable rivers and streams
BTidal waters and navigable lakes✓ Correct
CWetlands and swamps
DLandlocked ponds
Explanation
Littoral rights apply to property abutting tidal bodies (oceans, bays, gulfs) and large navigable lakes. Littoral owners have the right to access the water and use the shoreline, but the state owns the submerged lands below the mean high-water line (tidal) or ordinary high-water mark.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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