Property Ownership
What is the difference between surface rights and subsurface rights in Ohio real estate?
AThey are always owned together
BSurface rights cover the land surface; subsurface rights include minerals, oil, gas below the surface and can be separately owned✓ Correct
CSubsurface rights are always retained by the government
DSurface rights are more valuable in Ohio
Explanation
In Ohio, surface rights and subsurface (mineral) rights can be severed and owned separately. Ohio has significant oil, gas, and coal resources. Severed mineral rights can affect surface owners and create complex title issues.
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