What type of estate is meant to revert to the grantor if the specified condition is not met?

The type of estate that is intended to revert to the grantor if a specified condition is not met is referred to as a Qualified Fee, also known as a Fee Simple Subject to a Condition Subsequent. This type of estate is characterized by the grantor creating a conveyance that includes a condition, and if that condition is violated or not upheld, the property may be reclaimed by the grantor.

In a Qualified Fee, the grantor retains the right to reclaim the property if the designated condition is not satisfied, which emphasizes the grantor's interest in the property even after it has been transferred. For instance, if a property is granted with the requirement that it must be used for educational purposes, and this condition is violated, the grantor has the option to reclaim the property.

Other options such as Fee Tail Estate and Fee Simple Determinable pertain to different estate configurations. A Fee Simple Determinable automatically reverts to the grantor when the specified condition is violated, without the need for an action to reclaim, whereas a Qualified Fee requires the grantor to take action to regain possession. A Leasehold does not involve a reversion to the original owner upon conditions being unmet, as it is a temporary interest granted to a tenant for