Property Ownership
The Kentucky doctrine of waste prohibits which of the following by a life tenant?
ACollecting rents from the property
BPermanently damaging or destroying the property✓ Correct
CMaintaining the property
DPaying property taxes from rental income
Explanation
The doctrine of waste prohibits a life tenant from permanently damaging, destroying, or significantly impairing the property's value, because the remainderman has an interest in the property's preservation.
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