Property Ownership
In Louisiana, a mineral servitude allows the holder to:
AUse the surface of the land for agriculture
BExtract minerals from the land without owning the surface✓ Correct
CProhibit the surface owner from building on the property
DReceive rent from the surface owner
Explanation
A mineral servitude in Louisiana allows the holder the right to extract minerals (oil, gas, etc.) from the land without owning the surface estate.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
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.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
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