Air Rights
/ˈɛər raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) The property interest allowing the use, control, or development of the space above a parcel of land.
The developer purchased the air rights to build a taller building than zoning would normally allow.
Forms
- air rights
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Commentary
Air rights often require careful drafting to define their vertical extent and transferability separate from the land itself.
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