Property Ownership

Riparian rights in Kentucky give landowners whose property borders a stream:

AOwnership of the entire stream to the center

BReasonable use of the water without unreasonably impairing downstream owners✓ Correct

CThe right to dam and divert the entire flow

DOwnership of all fish in the stream

Explanation

Under riparian doctrine, Kentucky landowners adjacent to streams have the right to make reasonable use of the water, but may not unreasonably diminish or pollute the water available to other riparian owners.

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Key Terms to Know

Fee Simple

The highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.

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.

Deed

A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).

Easement

A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.