Legal Definitions - Right of entry

Right of entry

A right of entry is a future interest that the grantor retains after transferring ownership of the property to the grantee. This interest follows an estate subject to a condition subsequent. For example, if O transfers ownership of a property to A on the condition that A does not smoke, and A violates this condition, O has the right to enter the property and reclaim ownership. It is important to note that O must take action to regain ownership of the property.

From O to A, on the condition that A does not use the property for commercial purposes. If A violates this condition, O has the right to enter the property and reclaim ownership.

This example illustrates how a right of entry works. The grantor, O, retains the right to enter the property and reclaim ownership if the grantee, A, violates the condition subsequent. This ensures that the grantor has some control over the use of the property even after transferring ownership.