Property Ownership
A 'leasehold estate' in Connecticut is best described as a(n):
AFreehold ownership interest
BTenant's right to possess and use real property for a defined period under a lease✓ Correct
CGovernment's right to tax property
DEasement for agricultural use
Explanation
A leasehold estate gives the tenant the right to possess and use real property for the lease term. It is not ownership—it is a non-freehold (less-than-freehold) interest below the landlord's fee ownership.
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