Property Ownership

In Alaska, a 'ground rent' creates which type of ownership interest for the land occupant?

AFee simple title to both land and improvements
BA leasehold interest — the occupant rents the land and owns any improvements✓ Correct
CA life estate in the land
DAn easement appurtenant

Explanation

Ground rent arrangements create a leasehold interest for the tenant, who pays rent to use the land. The tenant may own improvements built on the leased land, but their interest in the land itself is that of a lessee, not a fee owner. Ground leases are common for commercial developments.

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