Property Ownership
Riparian rights in Georgia give property owners adjacent to a stream or river the right to:
AOwn the stream or river outright
BReasonable use of the water without unreasonably diminishing it for downstream owners✓ Correct
CDam the river without restriction
DDivert the entire waterway for irrigation
Explanation
Riparian rights give adjacent property owners the right to reasonable use of the waterway, but they cannot unreasonably diminish or pollute the water, as downstream owners have the same rights.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-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).
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.
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