Property Ownership

Riparian rights in NJ refer to the rights of:

ALandowners adjacent to land owned by the government

BLandowners adjacent to a body of water to use that water✓ Correct

CLandowners to drill for groundwater

DMunicipalities to control waterfront development

Explanation

Riparian rights grant landowners who own property bordering a natural body of water (river, lake) certain rights to use and access that water.

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

A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.

Any claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.

A financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.

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