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Are Your Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants?

Realty Biz

If so, you need to understand the two main ways that people buy property together: joint tenancy and tenancy in common (TIC). For example, joint tenancy is usually used by married couples or cohabiting partners who both want an equal share in the property and want to be able to inherit the other tenant’s share if he or she dies.

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Your Guide to Selling a House with Multiple Owners

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And if everyone involved isn’t aligned from the start, you can end up disagreeing on important details when it comes time to sell — potentially wrecking the sale and wasting all of the owners’ valuable time. Fortunately, there are ways to set up a smooth sale on a co-owned property. Joint Tenancy.

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8 Unusual Real Estate Words and Terms That’ll Blow Your Agent’s Mind If You Know Them

Lighter Side of Real Estate

5) Littoral rights Drift Away Man Walks Into Pond GIF from Drift Away GIFs Littoral rights are closely related to riparian rights, since they apply to the use of land that borders a body of water, such as a pond, lake, or ocean. So if you own property on a pond or lake, you can walk into the dead center of it and still be on your property.

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Can I Sell My House Without Both Owners’ Signatures?

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If you own the home with your spouse or partner, the process is relatively straightforward when both parties are available to sign all of the documents involved in the sale process. You may be able to compel a sale. Next, you’ll need to see if your ownership with your partner is tenancy in common (TIC) or joint tenancy.