Property Ownership
What is 'air rights' in Pennsylvania real estate and how are they used?
AThe right to install solar panels on a property and capture solar energy
BThe right to use and develop the space above a parcel of land, which can be sold, leased, or transferred separately from the land✓ Correct
CPennsylvania's right-of-way for aircraft over private property
DThe right to pure air, protected by the Pennsylvania Environmental Rights Amendment
Explanation
Air rights are the property rights to use, occupy, or develop the airspace above a parcel of land. In Pennsylvania urban areas (particularly Philadelphia and Pittsburgh), air rights can be highly valuable — buildings can be constructed over railroad tracks, highways, or parking areas using air rights.
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