2007-03-08 08:58:50 · 12 answers · asked by mick f 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Depends on the laws in place in the country in question. In some countries, you don't own anything below the soil
2007-03-08 13:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You own your house after you pay the mortgage. If you completely own a property on the surface, then you own everything that is three feet under it, that is if you agree to a regular contract. Theres some special situations where people can own land that is much farther down.
2007-03-08 17:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by ..... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your local ordinances. Mining or water rights may depend on what the local or state gov't decrees.
Here is Australia, you only "own" 3 inches down, so if you found buried treasure on your property, or under your house., John Howard figures that it belongs to him.
It happens all the time - someone makes a big gold find, and they lie so they don't lose it to the government.
2007-03-11 20:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very star worthy question. Will have to ask my husband he is full of useless knowledge.
I asked him and he said he actually knew. He says imagine and upside down pyramid. The depth you own is triangulated to the center of the earth.
I swear he never ceases to amaze me!
2007-03-08 17:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by stitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im told the queen owns the land that our houses are built on, technically we own the grounds so we are free to make changes, and the house itself.
but dont quote me cos i could have been given false info.
2007-03-08 17:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by karl p 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Los Angles County, CA when I bought my home in 1969 the law stated 6 inches. Sh ~~~ don't tell "big brother" but the bottom of my swimming pool is on county land!!!
2007-03-08 17:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by scottyusa1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great question, never thought of that. Do I actually own a small percentage of the earth's core?
2007-03-08 17:03:40 · answer #7 · answered by bengimog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great question! I have no idea but I am going to keep watching to see if anybody does know.
2007-03-08 17:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jolly Jo Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the depth of the foundations, don't find oil, the government will claim it.
2007-03-09 14:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy Peezy - right down to Australia!!
2007-03-09 14:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋