Property Ownership
Under Massachusetts law, 'air rights' above a property:
ABelong to the state government
BAre part of the property owner's bundle of rights and can be sold or leased separately✓ Correct
CCannot be developed above 200 feet
DAre automatically granted to the town for public use
Explanation
Air rights (the right to use the space above a property) are part of the owner's bundle of rights. In Massachusetts (especially in dense urban areas like Boston), air rights can be valuable and may be sold or leased separately for development.
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