Property Ownership

The concept of 'waste' in property law means:

AEnvironmental contamination of the property
BUnreasonable or improper use by someone with a limited property interest (life tenant, tenant) that damages or reduces the property's value to the benefit holder✓ Correct
CProperty taxes that exceed the property's annual income
DZoning violations related to building maintenance

Explanation

Waste is the unreasonable use or abuse of property by a person who has less than fee simple ownership (life tenant, lessee), which permanently damages the property and harms the future interest holder (remainderman, landlord).

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