Property Ownership

A 'littoral right' is the right to use water that:

AFlows in a stream or river bordering the property

BBorders the property as a lake, sea, or ocean (non-flowing bodies of water)✓ Correct

CPasses beneath the property as groundwater

DFlows over the property during flooding

Explanation

Littoral rights apply to properties bordering non-flowing bodies of water (lakes, ponds, bays, oceans). Riparian rights apply to flowing water (rivers, streams).

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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.

Tenancy in Common

Co-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.

Right of First Refusal

A contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.

Deed

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