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Hawaii's unique land ownership system includes:

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B) Both fee simple and leasehold ownership — a significant portion of Hawaii land is held in long-term leasehold rather than fee simple

Hawaii's land tenure system includes extensive leasehold properties where the homeowner owns the building but leases the land from a large landowner (Bishop Estate, Kamehameha Schools, etc.). Leasehold vs. fee simple significantly affects value.

Answer Options
A
Standard fee simple only
B
Both fee simple and leasehold ownership — a significant portion of Hawaii land is held in long-term leasehold rather than fee simple
C
Only government ownership
D
Communal ownership

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Related Topics:

Leasehold vs. fee simple estatesGround rentHawaii Land Reform Act (HRS Chapter 516)Bishop Estate/Kamehameha SchoolsProperty valuation impacts of leasehold

Key Terms:

leaseholdfee simpleground rentBishop Estateland tenureHawaii land ownership

Related Concepts

Community property is a system where property acquired during a marriage is owned equally by both spouses.

A freehold estate represents ownership of real property with an indefinite duration.

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold equal, undivided interests in property with the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants.

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