If a life tenant fails to pay property taxes, which of the following is true?

A life tenant is responsible for maintaining the property, which includes paying property taxes. If the life tenant fails to fulfill this obligation, they may face legal consequences as a result of their failure to pay. This can include potential liens being placed on the property for unpaid taxes, as local governments have the right to seek payment for taxes due. The city or town could also pursue foreclosure on the property due to the tax delinquency.

In this context, other statements may not accurately capture the legalities involved. For example, the notion that the property automatically goes to the remainderman is incorrect because a failure to pay taxes does not transfer immediate ownership; the life tenant retains their interest until legal action occurs. Being exempt from property taxes is also untrue, as life tenants are generally obligated to pay taxes on the property. Likewise, the idea that the property reverts to the grantor immediately is misleading since reversion would typically only occur under specific conditions, not simply due to tax failure.

Thus, the assertion that the life tenant may face legal consequences aligns with the responsibilities of property ownership and the legal expectations set forth in a life estate arrangement.