Which rights extend to the area above the property?

Air rights refer specifically to the interests and rights a property owner has over the space above their land. These rights allow the owner to control the use of the airspace above their property, which can be crucial for developments such as high-rise buildings, communication towers, and certain zoning considerations. In urban real estate, the ability to sell or lease air rights can be a significant aspect of property value and development potential.

Mineral rights, on the other hand, pertain to the rights to extract natural resources located beneath the surface of the land, such as oil, gas, and minerals, rather than the space above it. Surface rights are related to the actual physical land and what can be done with it, while riparian rights deal with properties adjacent to water bodies, such as rivers or lakes, allowing for certain uses and access related to those water sources.