Which of the following can be considered a limitation in a fee simple conditional estate?

A fee simple conditional estate is a type of property interest that can be subject to specific conditions or limitations established by the grantor (the person who transfers the property). The defining feature of this estate is that if the conditions set forth in the deed are violated or not fulfilled, the property can revert back to the grantor. This right of reversion creates a potential loss of ownership for the current holder of the estate if they fail to adhere to the specified conditions.

In this instance, the option regarding the reversion of the property to the grantor if the conditions are not met accurately represents a limitation inherent in a fee simple conditional estate. Unlike a fee simple absolute, which provides the owner with full ownership rights and no conditions, the conditional estate is dependent on the ongoing fulfillment of certain requirements. Therefore, the ability of the grantor to reclaim the property if conditions are violated emphasizes the uniqueness and limitation imposed on the holder of a fee simple conditional estate.

The other options reflect characteristics of property ownership that do not pertain specifically to the limitations of a fee simple conditional estate. For example, the ability to inherit the estate, the requirement to maintain the property, and the provision for unlimited use of the property do not represent limitations imposed by the conditions