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Accretion
Lionel is considering whether to
purchase a waterfront property. Before he
does so, he wants to make sure he knows
something about any special issues related
to such properties. In his research, Lionel
came across the term "accretion." Lionel
wants to know more.
What
is accretion?
The term "accretion" refers
to the process by which an area of
real property is increased due to
the gradual deposit of soil
resulting from a boundary river,
stream, lake, pond, or tidal waters.
The legal implications which stem
from accretion derive from ancient
common law. The converse of the
process of accretion, that is the
erosion of land due to the gradual
recession of a body of water, is
known as "reliction." |
How
does accretion affect the rights of
property owners?
Generally speaking, when
changes to property result from
accretion, the boundary line between
adjacent property owners moves with
the water-related changes. The
result of accretion is that a
property owner acquires title to the
additional lands. |
State law on the subject of
accretion and reliction varies from
state to state. Accordingly, the
applicable state law must be consulted
for further details.
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