Which rights are not granted to a life tenant under Ohio law regarding property?

A life tenant in Ohio holds specific rights concerning the use and management of the property during their lifetime, but these rights are limited by the nature of their interest. The correct answer highlights that a life tenant does not have the right to grant an oil and gas lease. This restriction is in place because such leases can create long-term interests in the property that extend beyond the life tenant's hold, potentially impacting the rights of remaindermen (those who will inherit the property after the life tenant’s death).

In contrast, a life tenant typically has the right to lease the property as a whole, sell their life interest, and subdivide the property, provided these actions do not significantly impair the value of the remaindermen's interest. However, granting an oil and gas lease involves making decisions that could result in a valuable resource being extracted after their interest has ended, which transcends their limited rights. Thus, the limitation on the ability to grant such leases underscores the balance between the life tenant's rights and the rights of future holders of the property.