Are Condos Fee Simple?

Are Condos Fee Simple?

Definition of Fee Simple
Fee simple is a legal term describing the most common and absolute type of property ownership. ... Owners of single-family residences have fee simple ownership, but condo and many townhouse owners don't, since they own only their individual unit, not the land on which the development is built.

What is the difference between condo and fee simple?

Condominium: The seller owns the interior of a unit but shares an ownership interest in the land and common areas with other owners in the building. Fee Simple: This is a fancy way of saying the seller owns the entire home and the land beneath it.

What does fee simple mean for a condo?

A fee, sometimes referred to as “fee simple”, is the greatest interest in a parcel of land that it is possible to own. As mentioned, land, a condominium, a PUD and other types of land can be owned in “fee”.

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