Property Ownership
In New Mexico, a 'ground lease' of 99 years gives the lessee (tenant) the right to:
AEventually purchase the land
BUse the land for the lease term and construct improvements on the land, with the land remaining the property of the lessor✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership at any time
DTerminate the lease after 50 years
Explanation
In a ground lease, the lessor (land owner) retains ownership of the land while the lessee leases the land for a long term and typically constructs improvements. At lease end, improvements may revert to the land owner unless the lease provides otherwise.
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