Property ownership that allows the owner to use, possess or dispose of property as they see fit during their lifetime. An absolute form of ownership.

Property ownership where one person or entity holds the entire ownership interest.

Ownership of the home and the land it sits on, as opposed to owning the home but not the land, as in land-lease situation.

Fee simple ownership is probably the most familiar form of property ownership to buyers of residential property, especially on the US Mainland. Fee simple is sometimes called fee simple absolute because it is the most complete form of ownership. A fee simple buyer acquires ownership of the entire property, including both the land and buildings. The fee simple owner does not pay ground rent, but does pay maintenance fees and real property taxes. The fee simple owner has the right to possess, use the land and dispose of the land as he wishes - sell it, give it away, trade it for other things, lease it to others, or pass it to others upon death.

Absolute legal ownership.