Property Ownership
In North Dakota, 'accretion,' 'avulsion,' and 'reliction' are all processes that can affect:
AZoning classifications of property
BThe boundaries of property adjacent to bodies of water✓ Correct
CThe ownership of mineral rights
DThe validity of deed restrictions
Explanation
These three doctrines describe how riparian property boundaries change due to natural water processes: accretion (gradual deposit of soil), avulsion (sudden change in watercourse), and reliction (withdrawal of water exposing land).
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Deed of TrustA security instrument used in many states instead of a mortgage, involving three parties: borrower (trustor), lender (beneficiary), and a neutral trustee.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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