Property Ownership

What is a 'subsurface right' in Idaho real estate?

AThe right to dig a basement
BProperty rights to the area beneath the surface of land, including mineral rights, oil, gas, and groundwater✓ Correct
CRights to underground parking only
DRights to install underground utilities

Explanation

Subsurface rights include ownership or rights to the area beneath the land surface — including mineral rights (oil, gas, coal, minerals), geothermal rights, and other subsurface resources. These can be owned separately from surface rights in Idaho.

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