Kimiko Has the Fee Simple to a Piece of Land

question 58

Essay

Kimiko has the fee simple to a piece of land called Blackacre. She therefore enjoys special rights. It is sometimes said that "with rights, comes responsibility." Explain an important set of obligations that Kimiko owes to other members of the community as a result of her ownership of Blackacre, and that may result in her being held liable in damages.

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