What happens to a fee simple determinable estate if the use conditions are violated?

A fee simple determinable estate is a type of ownership in real property that is conditioned upon a specific use. This means that if the stated condition—often a use condition—is violated, the property ownership automatically reverts to the original owner or their heirs. This is a key characteristic of a fee simple determinable: the automatic reversionary interest.

In this scenario, when the conditions for maintaining the estate are not upheld, there is no need for a formal legal action or court proceeding; the ownership simply reverts due to the nature of the estate. The original owner retains a future interest in the property, and once the condition is breached, they regain possession of the property.

The other options do not reflect the nature of a fee simple determinable estate accurately. Selling after a warning implies a level of discretion, which does not apply under these circumstances. The estate does not terminate immediately but instead reverts to the original owner. Lastly, the concept of the property passing to the state is unrelated to fee simple determinable estates, as such transfers depend on different legal principles and conditions.