What type of right is attached to a property rather than to an individual?

The correct answer is “Real Right.” Real rights are rights attached directly to a property, meaning they are inherent to the property itself, rather than to an individual. These rights can include ownership, leaseholds, and other forms of interest in real estate. This legal concept emphasizes the idea that these rights belong to the property and remain with it, irrespective of who owns it at any given time.

For example, if a property is sold, any real rights associated with it—such as easements or restrictions—continue to exist and transfer with the property to the new owner. This characteristic distinguishes real rights from personal rights, which are strictly linked to an individual and can expire or be transferred without regard to the property itself. Understanding real rights is essential for notaries in Louisiana, especially when dealing with real estate transactions, as the implications of these rights must be clearly communicated and managed in legal documents.