Property Ownership
In New York, 'riparian rights' pertain to an owner's rights regarding:
AAir space above their property
BWater resources, including the right to use water from a natural stream or body of water bordering or running through their land✓ Correct
CMineral rights beneath their property
DDevelopment rights that can be transferred to adjacent parcels
Explanation
Riparian rights in New York (following the 'reasonable use' doctrine) are the rights of a landowner whose property is adjacent to a natural watercourse (river, stream, lake) to make reasonable use of the water, as long as such use does not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights. In New York, the state owns the beds of navigable waters.
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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.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Tenancy in CommonCo-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 RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
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