Property Ownership
Riparian rights in Illinois give property owners who border a waterway the right to:
AOwn the full width of the waterway to the opposite bank
BReasonable use of the water adjacent to their property✓ Correct
CDivert the waterway to irrigate their land regardless of impacts on others
DExclude the public from all access to the waterway
Explanation
Under riparian rights doctrine, property owners adjacent to a natural waterway have the right to make reasonable use of the water, provided they do not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights. Riparian owners typically own to the midpoint of the waterway (or to the bank if it is a navigable waterway).
Related Illinois Property Ownership Questions
- Under Illinois law, which of the following BEST describes an 'encumbrance' on real property?
- In Illinois, what is an 'encroachment' and how can it affect a real estate transaction?
- An Illinois homestead exemption protects a homeowner by:
- A life estate grants the holder the right to use and possess property:
- What is an 'easement by necessity' in Illinois and when does it arise?
- The Illinois Condominium Property Act requires that the condominium association maintain which of the following?
- In Illinois, a land trust is unique because:
- Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act, a condominium unit owner has an ownership interest in:
Practice More Illinois Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Illinois Quiz →