Property Ownership
In Utah, the doctrince of 'waste' in a life estate means the life tenant:
AMay use the property however they choose without restriction
BMay not commit acts that permanently damage the property or reduce its value to the remainderman✓ Correct
CMust maintain the property at their own expense
DMust obtain the remainderman's approval for any use
Explanation
A life tenant must not commit waste—permanent damage to or destruction of the property that would diminish its value for the remainderman. They may use it normally but not destroy its future value.
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