What is the life tenant's obligation concerning property repairs?

A life tenant has a responsibility to maintain the property during their term of interest, which includes making ordinary repairs. This obligation ensures that the property remains in a condition that does not adversely affect its value or the rights of the remainderman (the person entitled to the property after the life tenant's interest ends). Ordinary repairs are those necessary to keep the property in a rentable condition and to prevent further deterioration.

However, the life tenant is not typically required to undertake major renovations or make significant improvements (as suggested in the option about major renovations), nor are they responsible for all expenses related to damages, as those typically fall to the property owner or can be addressed through insurance. Additionally, the life tenant's obligation to repair is not contingent upon receiving rental income; they must maintain the property regardless of any income generated. Thus, the understanding that a life tenant must make ordinary repairs but not replacements accurately reflects their obligations under property law.