Property Ownership
In Montana, timber rights may be severed from the underlying land. A buyer of land with previously severed timber rights should understand that:
AThey automatically own all timber once they purchase the surface
BThe timber belongs to the holder of the timber rights, not the surface owner✓ Correct
CTimber rights expire after 5 years
DSevered timber rights are not legally recognized in Montana
Explanation
Timber rights in Montana can be severed from the surface estate and held separately. If timber rights have been conveyed away, the surface owner does not own the standing timber.
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