Massachusetts Real Estate License Practice Test

What characterizes a Fee Upon Condition estate?

1. Automatic return upon specified conditions

2. Always conveys ownership without interruption

3. Dependent on the grantor's control over usage

4. Allows for immediate sale upon conditions

The correct answer is: Dependent on the grantor's control over usage

A Fee Upon Condition estate is characterized by the grantor’s ability to impose specific conditions that, if violated, may result in the reversion of the property back to the grantor. This means that the estate is granted with certain terms or conditions that must be adhered to by the grantee. If these conditions are not met, the grantor retains the right to reclaim the property, demonstrating the continued control of the grantor over the usage of the estate. The other options do not accurately define the nature of a Fee Upon Condition estate. While the automatic return upon specified conditions might sound relevant, it primarily emphasizes the concept of reversion and conditions, much narrower than control over usage. The notion of always conveying ownership without interruption describes a Fee Simple estate rather than one with conditions. Lastly, the idea of allowing for immediate sale upon conditions is not a defining feature of this type of estate, as the primary aspect is the grantor’s powers related to compliance with conditions rather than immediate transfer provisions.