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Is reverter clause in church deed enforceable?

The deed to our church contains a reverter clause stating that the property will revert to the grantor if the property is no longer used for religious purposes. Since the church is a nonprofit corporation, is that clause still enforceable?

The fact that the church is a nonprofit corporation would not affect the validity of the reverter. In most states reversionary clauses are valid, although they may be strictly construed against the grantor.

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