A life tenant holds possession for the duration of a measured life but must maintain the property and preserve its value for the remainderman or reversionary owner.
When the life tenant damages, neglects, or depletes the property, that conduct is termed an act of waste.
The future interest holder may take legal action to stop such waste.
The concept appears under “Interests in Real Estate” when describing life estates and their limitations.
Reference (Maryland Source):
– Maryland 60-Hour Principles and Practices of Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course, Estates in Land chapter.
– Maryland Real Property Article §14-101 et seq.
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