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Which statement best describes fee simple absolute ownership?

Correct Answer

B) The most complete form of ownership, with unlimited duration and no conditions

Fee simple absolute is the highest and most complete form of property ownership recognized in Iowa and throughout the United States. The owner holds the property with no conditions, limitations, or restrictions on duration. It can be freely sold, transferred, devised by will, or inherited, and it lasts forever unless voluntarily conveyed.

Answer Options
A
A limited ownership interest subject to conditions imposed by the grantor
B
The most complete form of ownership, with unlimited duration and no conditions
C
An ownership interest that lasts only for the duration of someone's lifetime
D
A temporary possessory interest created by a landlord-tenant relationship

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