Riparian Ownership: What is it? Quiz

Q1) Property A shows a row of terraced houses. Are these properties riparian owners?*

Yes
No

Q2) Property B noticed a large tree has fallen into the channel shown behind the house. The tree is causing a blockage in the channel which is impeding the flow of water. Should they…*

A) Leave it alone, the tree is working as a leaky dam and slowing the flow of water
B) Check whether it is a main river or ordinary watercourse and report to the relevant Risk Management Authority
C) Climb into the channel and use tools to dislodge and remove the tree

Q3) Property C would like to farm their land. In which direction should the tractor cultivate the land?*

Horizontally
Vertically
Neither

Q4) Property D believes the fence line marks their boundary. Their neighbour argues against this and says the boundary extends beyond the fence line and up until the middle of the watercourse. This would mean Property D is a riparian owner and responsible for maintaining their section of watercourse. What should property D do?*

Ignore their neighbour
Check their title deeds

Q5) Property D checked their title deeds, and their neighbour was correct. What could property D do next?*

Install an access gate
Create a maintenance schedule
Ensure any grass clippings or pollution doesn't enter the watercourse
All of the above

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