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Which statement best defines air rights in real estate ownership?

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C) The right to use, control, and transfer the space above the land, subject to lawful limits

Air rights are the rights associated with the space above the surface of the land, although those rights are subject to public and regulatory limits. They may be used, transferred, or in some cases sold separately from other property interests.

Answer Options
A
The right to use groundwater only after state approval of a drilling permit
B
The right to remove trade fixtures from leased commercial space before expiration
C
The right to use, control, and transfer the space above the land, subject to lawful limits
D
The right to divert all surface water from neighboring parcels without liability

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Related Concepts

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold separate, undivided interests in property without the right of survivorship. Each owner can hold unequal shares and can independently transfer their interest.

A freehold estate conveys ownership rights, while a leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a specific period without ownership.

Riparian rights concern properties bordering flowing bodies of water (rivers, streams), while littoral rights concern properties bordering non-flowing bodies of water (lakes, oceans).

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