Which term describes rights that apply to land adjacent to a lake or ocean?

• A. Air rights
• B. Littoral rights
• C. Riparian rights
• D. Fixture

Answer: (B)

Littoral rights describe the rights of landowners whose property borders a standing body of water such as a lake or ocean. This means the owner typically has ownership of the shore up to the high-water mark and can use the nearby water area, while the water itself is usually owned by the state and subject to public access rules. This distinguishes littoral rights from riparian rights, which apply to land along rivers or streams (moving water). Air rights relate to the space above the land, and a fixture is something attached to the property that becomes part of it, not about adjoining water.