Property Ownership

Iowa's fee simple subject to condition subsequent differs from a fee simple determinable in that:

AIt is a lesser estate that expires in 99 years
BThe grantor must take affirmative legal action to reclaim the property if the condition is violated, rather than automatic reversion✓ Correct
CIt applies only to commercial properties
DIt provides no right of reversion to the grantor

Explanation

Under a fee simple subject to condition subsequent, if the stated condition is violated, the property does not automatically revert. The grantor (or heirs) must take legal action to exercise their right of re-entry to reclaim title. This differs from the automatic reversion of a fee simple determinable.

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