Property Ownership

Under Wisconsin law, a 'fee simple defeasible' estate automatically reverts to the grantor if:

AThe grantee fails to pay property taxes
BA specified condition in the deed is violated✓ Correct
CThe property is rezoned
DThe grantee dies without heirs

Explanation

A fee simple defeasible (fee simple on condition subsequent or fee simple determinable) automatically terminates or is subject to termination if the specified condition in the deed is violated.

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