Retained Mineral Rights Quiz

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What can happen if a developer retains mineral rights when selling a house?

  • The owner automatically gains rights to any valuable resources found under the house.
  • The owner may not have rights to valuable resources found under the house. (correct)
  • The owner is responsible for obtaining the mineral rights separately.
  • The developer loses the rights to any valuable resources found under the house.

What was the outcome of the city's attempt to obtain water rights from a farmer in Colorado?

  • The city abandoned the idea of acquiring water rights from the farmer.
  • The farmer refused to sell the real estate to the city.
  • The farmer retained the water rights despite selling the real estate to the city. (correct)
  • The city successfully acquired the water rights along with the real estate.

Why did the city face challenges in acquiring water rights from the farmer in Colorado?

  • The state laws in Colorado prohibited the sale of water rights to the city.
  • The city did not hire an outside attorney to review the transaction. (correct)
  • The farmer had legal ownership of the city's water rights.
  • The city lacked the financial resources to purchase the water rights.

What lesson can be learned from the story of the city's attempt to acquire water rights from the farmer?

<p>It is crucial to thoroughly review and understand deed restrictions in real estate transactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are water rights in the western half of the United States particularly valuable?

<p>Water scarcity in the region increases the value of water rights. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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