Qadir Has the Fee Simple to a Piece of Land

question 7

Multiple Choice

Qadir has the fee simple to a piece of land called Blackacre.Patricia wants to acquire an interest in that property.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Patricia's interest in Blackacre necessarily will last for a shorter period of time if she acquires a lease rather than the fee simple.
• B)Patricia's interest in Blackacre necessarily will last for a shorter period of time if she acquires a lease rather than a life estate.
• C)Patricia's interest in Blackacre necessarily will last for a shorter period of time if she acquires a life estate rather than a lease.
• D)At least initially, Qadir will retain an interest in Blackacre if Patricia receives a lease or a life estate, but not if she receives the fee simple.
• E)At least initially, Qadir will be liable for waste if Patricia receives a lease of a life estate, but not if she receives the fee simple.

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