Property Ownership
Michigan's Great Lakes shoreline property owners generally have rights up to the:
AOrdinary high water mark of the Great Lakes✓ Correct
BShoreline as measured at low water level
CEdge of the public beach designation
DFederal navigable water boundary
Explanation
Michigan Great Lakes riparian landowners hold title to the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the Great Lakes. Below the OHWM, the State of Michigan holds the land in trust for the public.
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Key Terms to Know
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.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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