What can a life tenant NOT do with the property they occupy?

A life tenant has certain rights and responsibilities concerning the property they occupy under a life estate. However, they cannot sell the property outright because the life estate is a limited interest in the property that lasts only for the duration of the life tenant's life. The life tenant does not hold full ownership; instead, their right to the property will end upon their death, at which point the property will pass to the remainderman or the party designated to inherit it.

While a life tenant can make improvements, rent the property, and potentially transfer their interest to heirs, these actions occur within the confines of their limited rights. Making improvements can benefit both the life tenant and the remainderman, which aligns with the responsibilities of maintaining the property's value. Renting the property is permissible as it can generate income for the life tenant. However, these actions do not equate to transferring actual ownership; the life tenant's right to sell the property is restricted. Therefore, the ability to sell the property is what life tenants cannot do.