Ownership
Fee Simple Defeasible
A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.
Definition
A fee simple defeasible is ownership subject to a condition. A fee simple determinable can end automatically when the condition is violated; a fee simple subject to condition subsequent requires the grantor to act to reclaim the property.
Why it matters on the California real estate exam
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