An owner of real property is in doubt whether riparian rights are included. This can BEST be determined by reviewing the
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water department records of the county
Water department records primarily track usage and permits, not ownership rights. These records don't establish legal ownership of water rights, only regulatory compliance and usage information.
title policy.
grant deed.
While a grant deed transfers ownership, it typically doesn't specifically detail water rights unless explicitly mentioned. It transfers whatever rights the grantor possesses but doesn't provide the comprehensive verification that a title policy does.
appropriate state law.
While state law defines riparian rights, the question asks how to determine if they are included with a specific property, not what the rights are. The law doesn't specify which property has these rights - that's determined through title examination.
Why is this correct?
The title policy is the correct answer because it represents a comprehensive examination of the property's title history, specifically addressing all property rights including riparian rights. Title policies are issued after thorough title searches that identify all rights, easements, and encumbrants affecting the property.
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