What consequence does a life tenant face for committing waste on the property?

The correct answer highlights that a life tenant may forfeit their estate to the holder of the reversion or remainder if they commit waste on the property.

In property law, "waste" refers to actions by a life tenant that reduce the value of the property or damage it, either by failing to maintain it or by making alterations that are detrimental to the property's integrity. When a life tenant is found to have committed waste, they disrupt the expectations of the current and future owners of the property. The holder of the reversion or remainder has a vested interest in the property, which they will receive after the life estate ends. If the life tenant's actions significantly diminish the property's value or harm the future holders, those holders can claim the property back earlier than initially intended.

For the other answers, it is important to understand that just losing the right to live in the property or being evicted doesn't fully encompass the legal consequences that arise from the act of waste. While a life tenant may potentially face eviction or losing certain rights, these actions alone do not equate to the forfeiture of their estate. The idea of paying a fine to the state is also not typically relevant in waste cases, as the issues involve the rights between individual property owners rather