Property Ownership
A Connecticut property owner holds title as an 'estate for years.' This is best described as:
AOwnership for a fixed, definite term with a specified beginning and end date✓ Correct
BA permanent ownership interest
CA life estate
DA leasehold that converts to ownership after a specified period
Explanation
An estate for years (also called a tenancy for a term) is a leasehold interest for a definite term with specific beginning and ending dates. It does not need to be exactly one year—it can be any fixed period (months, years, days). It terminates automatically at the end of the specified period without notice.
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