As Tenant in Commons what are my rights to the home I have shared with my partner for 19 years?
Full Question:
I HAVE LIVED WITH A MALE FRIEND FOR 19 YEARS AND WE OWN A HOUSE AS TENNANTS IN COMMON. I HAVE DECIDED TO END THE RELATIONSHIP & MOVE OUT. WHAT AM I ENTITLED TO?
05/30/2007 |
Category: Real Property |
State: Maryland |
#6043
Answer:
Tenants in common hold title to real or personal property so that each has an "undivided interest" in the property and all have an equal right to use the property. Tenants in common each own a portion of the property, which may be unequal, but have the right to possess the entire property. There is no "right of survivorship" if one of the tenants in common dies, and each interest may be separately sold, mortgaged or willed to another.