Property Ownership
A life estate in South Carolina grants the holder (life tenant) the right to:
ASell the property in fee simple
BUse and occupy the property for the duration of their life✓ Correct
CBequeath the property to heirs
DCollect rent without maintaining the property
Explanation
A life tenant has the right to use, occupy, and collect income from the property during their lifetime. They may not commit waste or convey more than their life estate interest.
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