A type of joint tenancy, as designated in the property title, that does not include the right of survivorship.

Type of ownership of property by two or more persons in which each owns an undivided interest in the whole. Upon the death of a co-tenant, the deceased person's interest passes as part of the estate through probate: the interest does not pass directly to the remaining co-tenant(s).

Ownership of property by any two or more persons in undivided interests (not necessarily equal), without right of survivorship.

A tenancy by two or more people who each have a right to posses the entire property.

Two or more persons who hold land or other property in common.

The common and undivided ownership of property.

A form of co-ownership of property by two or more persons in undivided interests.

Form of legal co-ownership of property in which survivors, when one of the owners dies, do not have rights to decedent's shares of the property. Compare joint tenancy.

The type of title created in real estate when such title is granted to two or more persons or entities without the express creation of a joint tenancy, and without right of survivorship.

A form of joint property ownership where the individual owners are not necessarily related to one another and their interest in the property are not necessarily equal shares.

Two or more people sharing the same residency and share the same belief of survivorship. In this case, if one of the residents shall decease the major beneficiary of the deceased person will inherit the ownership of the residency.

A common property that belongs to two or more persons. Each one can leave through a will his part of the property to some other persons.

Type of joint tenancy without the right of survivorship. Compare with tenancy by the entirety and with joint tenancy.

Type of property ownership where two or more individuals have an undivided interest in property. At the death of one tenant in common, the fractional percentage of ownership of the property passes to the deceased person's heirs rather than to surviving tenants in common.

A form of co-ownership by which each owner holds an undivided interest in real property as if he or she were sole owner. Each individual owner has the right to partition. Unlike joint tenants, tenants in common have the right of inheritance.

Form of ownership in which two or more parties own property. Each owns a separate interest, and when one tenant dies, the interest passes to his or her heirs.

The joint beneficial ownership of property in specified (not necessarily equal) shares where, if one tenant in common dies, his share passes to his heirs. Although called a tenancy, this has nothing to do with leases.

a property ownership arrangement in which two or more persons own property jointly (owners may hold unequal interests in the property); there is generally no right of survivorship when one co-owner dies, so that when a tenant in common dies the ownership percentages of the surviving owners usually remain unchanged

a situation in which two or more parties have the right to possess, equally, a property.If one tenant passes away, there is no survivorship privileges or rights for the surviving tenants.Related terms: TENANCY BY ENTIRETY, JOINT TENANCY, RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP.

Ownership of ad by two or more persons: unlike joint tenancy in that interest f deceased does not pass to the survivor, but is treated as an asset o the deceased's estate.

The ownership of property by people who each own a defined share of the property. That share may be left in a will. Not the same as joint tenancy.• Death• Jointly Owned Property

A form of holding title to real or personal property by two or more persons. Because there is no right of survivorship to this property, the legal relationships and results are very different from joint tenancy.

a form of ownership in which 2 or more persons hold a defined, undivided interest (i.e. equal, 75/25 etc.) in the land. In the event that on of the tenants in commmon passes away, the surviving tenants in common do not take over the deceased's interest in the property as in the case of joint tenants. (i.e. there is no right of survivorship.)

The owners each own a part of the property.

The joint ownership by two or more individuals. Each owns an undivided share of the whole. A tenancy in common has no survivorship rights; the shares of the property remain separate upon the death of one party.

A form of joint ownership under which there is no right of survivorship, and each co-owner can leave his/her share to whomever he/she desires.

a form of ownership for holding title to real estate with more than one party

a form of ownership of title to real estate by two or more persons in which, although they have a unity of possession, they each have separate and distinct titles

an ownership interest shared by two or more persons in real property

a simple co-ownership in either real or personal property, between two or more persons

a tenancy by two or more people, with each person having an equal right to possess the whole property, but there is no right of survivorship

a way for two or more parties to hold an interest in land

a way for two unrelated people to hold title," said Zachary Griffin, a senior loan consultant with Oakland-based LaSalle Financial Services, a mortgage lending affiliate of Residential Pacific Mortgage

Ownership by more than one person so that when one owner dies, his or her ownership share passes to the person's heirs or beneficiaries, and not automatically to other tenants. Compare to joint tenancy with right of survivorship and tenancy by the entireties.

An undivided ownership in real estate by two or more persons. The interest need not be equal, and, in the event of the death of one of the owners, no right of survivorship in the other owners exist.

Ownership by two or more people who hold undivided interests (not necessarily equal). There is no right of survivorship.

Simplest form of co-ownership. Each owner owns their percentage of the property.

A form of registration, properly abbreviated as "TEN COM", on stock certificates, which provides for undivided ownership of the property in question. Each Tenant in Common owns a percentage of the shares i.e. each of two tenants owns 50% of the shares. When shares are registered Tenants in Common, the representative of a deceased Tenantâ€(tm)s estate must act to transfer the shares.

Co-ownership in a property by two or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest in the whole property.

An ownership which allows two or more people to have undivided interests in a property. There is no right of survivorship as in Joint Tenancy. Upon death of one of the owners, their interest passes to his or her heirs.

Ownership of land by several co-owners distinguished from joint tenancy because of the death of a co-owner. His share passes to his heirs as separate property and not to the surviving joint tenant.

The holding of property by two or more persons in such a manner that each has an undivided interest; and upon the death of one of the owners, his share of the ownership of the asset will pass to his heirs or devisees and not to the surviving owner(s).

See Joint Ownership (Joint Tenancy).

Ownership of property by two or more persons so that each has an undivided interest and, at the death of one, is passed by will to the deceased's heirs. It does not pass automatically to the surviving tenants in common.

The joint ownership in a property where the persons do not have right of survivorship and interest payments don't need to be equal.

A type of joint tenancy by two or more persons in which each owner owns an undivided interest. In the event of the death of one of the tenants in common, that tenant's interest passes to his estate or his heirs.

A form of coownership by which each owner holds an undivided interest in real property as if each were the sole owner. Each has the right to partition, but neither holds the right of survivorship (as contrasted to a joint tenancy form of ownership).

Ownership of property by two or more people, in which each owner's share goes to that persons heirs, not to the other owners.

The ownership of an interest in property by two or more persons. Their ownership interest may be equal or unequal and there is no right of survivorship as with joint tenancy. The interest of any joint owner passes to their heirs or assigns after death.

A way in which 2 or more people can own property together. Each person owns a whole of their particular interest which might be 1% or 99%. Each person can leave their interest upon death to their beneficiaries and their interest does not pass to the other owners as with a joint tenancy. The tenancy in common can be equal or in any shares that the tenants in common agree. A tenant in common can only mortgage his share of the property. Most mortgagees however will require security to be provided by all persons who are tenants in common.

A form of vesting in which several co-owners own their own stated portion of the property. Each co-owner has a right of inheritance.

Joint ownership of land where the owners have joint possession, but hold the freehold to their own share. On the death of a tenant in common his share passes under the terms of his will or on intestacy and not to the surviving tenants in common (Compare with Joint tenants).

Ownership of a property by 2 or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest, without the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one of the owners, the beneficiary designated on the owner's will inherits the ownership share of the deceased.

A form of registration, properly abbreviated as "TEN ENT", on stock certificates, which, like a joint tenancy, provides for undivided ownership of the property in question and for the right of survivorship. Unlike a joint tenancy, Tenancy by the Entireties is not subject to partition. Tenancy by the Entireties is not available in all states, and is only available to married couples. two tenants and one died, the surviving tenant would be entitled to 50% of the value, and the estate of the deceased tenant to the remaining 50% of the value.

The holding of property by two or more persons, either in equal shares or unequal shares. If one person dies, that person's share is dealt with in accordance with the law.

A form of ownership whereby each tenant (i.e. owner) holds an undivided interest in the property. Each tenant in common has a right to possession of the property, but the share in the property may not be equal. There is no right of survivorship. When one dies, his or her share passes to his or her heirs and not to the other tenant(s) in common (unless the latter happens to be heirs).

If one person dies, his or her property rights pass on according to their will.

A form of ownership of property by two or more persons. Different from joint ownership or joint tenancy. Upon the death of a tenant in common, ownership transfers by that person's will or by intestacy, not to the surviving owners. Each share can be transferred or encumbered independent of the others.

A form of ownership by two or more persons such that when one owner dies, that person's will (or, if there is no will, the intestate laws) determines who inherits that joint tenant's interest in the asset.

An ownership of real property by two or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest, without right of survivorship.

A form of holding title in which the property is owned by 2 or more persons whereby each tenant holds an undivided interest in the property and no right of survivorship.

Ownership by two or more persons who hold undivided interest, without right of survivorship; interests need not be equal.

A form of ownership by two or more people in which, if one dies, their share of the property forms part of their estate and does not automatically pass to the other(s).

A type of ownership in which two or more parties own property. However, each owns a separate interest and when one tenant dies, his or her share passes to his or her heirs.

A form of co-ownership. Upon the death of a co owner, interest passes to the estate and not the surviving owner or owners. Does not include a survivorship element. At the death of one of the owners, his or her interest in the property may be designated to a future owner.

A form of ownership in which two or more parties own property, with each owning a separate interest. When one owner dies, that owner's share passes to his or her heirs and not to the remaining owners. When ownership of a deposit account is established as tenancy in common, the signatures of all owners are necessary for a withdrawal. See joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety.... read full article

A type of joint ownership that allows a person to sell his share or leave it in a will without the consent of the other owners. If a person dies without a will, his share goes to his heirs, not to the other owners.

This arrangement allows each owner in a joint purchase to have separate legal title to an undivided interest in the property, and each is allowed to independently sell, mortgage, or give away his interest. The agreement should specify the percentage of ownership interest each person has. Source: Kiplinger‘s “Buying and Selling a Home"

a mutual ownership of a property by two or more persons whose interests in the property, in the event of any tenant in common's death, passes to legal heirs rather than the other tenants in common.

When property is held jointly between two people and each of them own an individual share which can be passed on under a Will.

A form of ownership that can be divided into any number of interests. Frequently used in San Francisco to share ownership in multiple units.

Title to property by two or more co-owners without the right of survivorship.

An estate or interest in land held by two or more persons, each having equal rights of possession and enjoyment, but without any right of succession by survivorship between the owners.

Joint ownership by two or more persons. Each person has equal rights to the property but without any right of survivorship. Ownership does not pass to the others in the event of death.

The owning of real property by several persons, with the share of the one dying passing under his or her will or under the intestacy laws to his or her heirs, and not to the survivors.

Unlike joint tenancy, tenancy in common does not pass ownership to other individuals on a titleâ€(tm)s property in case of death.

As opposed to joint tenancy, when there are two or more individuals on title to a piece of property, this type of ownership does not pass ownership to the others in the event of death.

property ownership by two or more people where surviving tenants do not automatically receive the property

A form of property ownership where two or more people own the property separately. The survivors are not automatically entitled to the decedent's share of the property upon death.

When two or more people are legally granted interest in the same property, they hold a tenancy in common. The interest need not be equal nor created at the same time as in joint tenancy. If one of them dies, the others do not automatically own their interest, as they would in a joint tenancy. their interest passes to their heirs.

Ownership of property in which several owners each own a stated portion of the property (a percentage). Each owner may deal with her portion of the property as she wishes (giving it away, mortgaging it, selling it, bequeathing it, etc.) and, upon her death, her share becomes part of her estate.

See Co-Ownership.

A form of property ownership whereby multiple parties own the entire property and that ownership is not separate. In the event of death of one of the owners, the deceased's interest in the property is passed to his or her heirs (in contrast to a Joint Tenancy.)

Ownership by two or more persons who hold an undivided interest without right of survivorship. (In the event of the death of one owner, his/her share will pass to his/her heirs).

A way of jointly owning property in which each person's share passes to his or her heirs. The ownership shares need not be equal. There is no right of survivorship.

The most basic form of co´ownership, where each owner holds an interest in property. There are no restrictions on the division of ownership, and there is no right of survivorship. All owners are necessary to transfer a complete parcel.

Concurrent ownership of real estate by two or more persons where ownership interest is proportionate, i.e., two persons = each owns 50% unless otherwise specified. In case of death, ownership goes to decedentsâ€(tm) heirs, not to the other owner.

A form of ownership in which two or more persons each have an undivided interest in the entire property, but no right of survivorship.

A form of co-ownership. Upon the death of a co-owner, his or her interest passes to his or her chosen beneficiaries and not to the surviving owner or owners.

With tenancy in common, each owner (called a "tenant") has an undivided interest in the possession of the property. Each tenant's interest is salable and transferable. Each tenant can convey his interest by deed, mortgage, or by a will. Joint ownership is presumed tenants in common if nothing further is stated on the deed.

Ownership by two or more persons who hold undivided interests without the right of survivorship; (if one dies, his share goes to his estate.)

A term for when the parties have separate shares in a property. If one party dies their share forms part of their estate rather than passing automatically to the survivor (as in joint tenancy). It is essential that there is an up-to-date Will.

The owners each own a part of a common land. If one owner dies, the interest goes to his or her heirs rather than the other owner(s).

A type of joint ownership in a property without right of survivorship.

Ownership of property by two or more tenants ("tenants in common") in which the interest of each tenant does not have to be equal. Upon the death of one of the tenants in common, his or her interest in the property passes to his or her heirs rather than to the other tenants.

A fractional ownership interest in a piece of property, rather than owning the entire piece of property.

A tenancy in assets which are held by more than one person in such a way that each owns an undivided share with no right of survivorship. A tenancy in common interest will pass at death to heirs at law or to designated beneficiaries in a will or trust.

a tenancy in common is one of the ways (along with a joint tenancy - see earlier) in which two or more people can own an interest in the same land. In a tenancy in common each of the owners has a specifically defined share in the proceeds of sale of the land (although not physically in the land itself) and each may do as they please with that share. Thus, a tenant in common can leave their share by will to their beneficiaries or can sell their share to a third person.

A form of ownership in which two or more parties own property, but in which each owns a separate interest; when one owner dies, that owner's share passes to his or her heirs, not to the remaining owner(s).

A tenancy in common is one form of co-ownership in land. A tenant in common owns an undivided interest in the estate in land, but has no right of survivorship with respect to the shares of another tenant in common.

A version of joint tenancy of a property, but without any right of succession by survivorship among the owners.

Ownership of property by two or more persons in equal or unequal undivided interests without right of survivorship.

A tenancy shared by two or more parties, without right of survivorship; interests need not be equal.

A form of ownership in which the tenants own separate but equal parts. To inherit the property, a surviving tenant would either have to be mentioned in the will or, in the absence of a will, be eligible through state inheritance laws.

An undivided interest in property. Unlike a joint tenancy interest, there is no right of survivorship to the remaining tenants in common. Different types of entities may be tenants in common. If the tenant in common who dies is an individual, there may be a need to probate. Property also may be owned by more than one trust as tenants in common.

Two or more individuals jointly owning property. Each owns an undivided share of the whole. The shares remain separate even if one party dies.

Ownership of land by two or more persons; unlike joint tenancy in the interest of the deceased does not pass to the survivor, but is treated as an asset of the deceased's estate.

A form of concurrent ownership of property between two or more persons, in which each has an undivided interest in the whole property; frequently found when the parties acquire title by descent or by will.

Two or more individuals have ownership rights. There is no limit to the number of co-owners (co-tenants.) Each co-owner owns an undivided fractional interest in the property. The co-owners' interests may be equal or unequal in amount.

A form of joint ownership of property. Each owner is able to sell or give a way his or her share of property, as well as pass it along separately at death.

Ownership by two or more persons who hold undivided interest in property. Each person controls who will succeed to their interest on death. The interests of the owners need not be equal.

A type of joint ownership of property by two or more persons with no right of survivorship.

The form of ownership in which the Registered Owners of interests in the property declare that there shall be NO automatic right of survivorship. If one dies, his or her share is distributed in accordance with their Will or the Estate Administration Act, if Intestate. The property forms part of the deceased's estate and passes to the Personal Representative of the Deceased upon filing a Probate Order with the Land Title Office. For more information see the article entitled Joint Tenancy or Tenants in Common in our Articles of Interest section. Use your browser's "back" button to return to this section

An ownership in which two or more persons each have an undivided interest in the entire property, but with no right of survivorship. The interests need not be equal.

Ownership of a property by 2 or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest, without the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one of the owners, the ownership share of the deceased is inherited by the beneficiary designated on the owner's will.

Co-ownership in real property where individual interests may not be equal and is inheritable.

A form of undivided ownership interest by two or more persons that provides for no right of survivorship. The interest need not be of equal percentage.

A type of co-ownership between two or more persons who hold undivided interests in the same property with no right of survivorship for the surviving tenant in common. When one dies, his or her share becomes part of his or her estate. The property goes to his or her heirs and not to the other tenants in common unless they are also his/her heirs or, if there is a will, to his/her devisees.

An ownership of realty by 2 or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest, without the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one of the owners, the ownership share of the decedent is inherited by the party or parties designated in the decedent's will. Compare with partition.

A form of ownership in which two or more individuals jointly own property. Unlike tenancy by the entirety, when one dies, the shares remain separate.

An estate held by two or more persons, each of whom has an undivided interest.

A type of ownership in which two or more people have an undivided interest in property, without the right of survivorship. Upon death of one of the owners, his/her interest passes to his/her heirs or devises. Contrast with joint tenancy.

Where property is owned by more than one person in a specific ratio. They have undivided possession but several freeholds. On the death of one person his share passes to the estate not the other tenants in common.

Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership. Tenants in common, like joint tenants, share the right to possess, sell, and encumber the property. Unlike joint tenants, tenants in common do not have a right of survivorship. Upon the death of one tenant in common, his or her ownership interest passes to his or her heirs as part of the estate.

See beneficial joint tenancy above

A type of ownership where two or more people share ownership of a property, but not necessarily equally. Even though the owners of a tenancy in common property can have unequal shares of the property, they all have the right to use the entire property. Unlike joint tenancy, tenancy in common doesn't have right of survivorship. So, if one of the co-owners dies, his/her interest passes to an heir(s), not the surviving co-owners. When this happens, probate court is required.

joint ownership without the right of survivorship in which each owner has the right to bequeath the property to whom they wish (pages 66-71).

A way in which two people can own property together with no rights of survivorship. Should either die, the deceased's share of the property will pass through his or her estate, not to the survivor.

Ownership of property by two or more individuals, each of whom has an undivided interest, without the right of survivorship.

A way two or more people can own property together. Each can leave his or her interest upon death to beneficiaries of his choosing instead of to the other owners, as is required with joint tenancy. In some states, two people are presumed to own property as tenants in common unless they've agreed otherwise in writing.

Ownership of a property by two or more persons. If one tenant passes away, his or interest does not pass to the survivor. It is treated as an asset of the deceased's estate.

Ownership of property by two or more persons with possession only, when the tenants may have acquired their titles at different times, through separate conveyances, with each having a different degree of interest. When one of the tenants dies, his/her interest passes to his/her beneficiaries, not to his/her fellow tenants. Joint Ownership by two or more persons of the same property, at the same time, by the same title, through the same conveyance, with each having the same degree of interest and the same right of undivided possession as the others. It is distinguished by the automatic passage of one tenant's interest to the other(s) by survivorship and it can be terminated by any one tenant's conveyance of his/her interest. By the entirety Similar to a joint tenancy, except that it generally applies only to real property, the joint tenants must be spouses, and neither can terminate the tenancy without the consent of the other while he/ she is alive.

Two or more persons are equal owners of some property. Upon the death of a tenant-in-common, his or her share is transferred to the estate of the deceased tenant, and does not go to the surviving tenant(s)-in-common.

In law, the type of tenancy or estate created when real or personal property is granted, devised, or bequeathed to two or more persons, in the absence of expressed words creating a joint tenancy. There is no right of survivorship.

An undivided interest in property taken by two or more persons. The interest need not be equal. Upon death of one or more persons, there is no right of survivorship.

This is where property is owned by more than one person, with each person's share being specifically defined. They have undivided possession but several freeholds. The share of a deceased person does not pass by survivorship to the others, but the person to whom it is left in his will. On the death of one person, his or her share passes to the estate, not the other tenants in common.

Co-ownership of a property by two or more people where each tenant has an equal interest and equal rights to the property. If one party dies, ownership can be passed to the remaining owner(s) via inheritance.

An undivided (but not necessarily equal) property interest held by two or more persons, without right of survivorship.

Co-ownership of real property by two or more persons, each entitled to possession according to his proportionate share. Unlike joint tenancy, there is no right of survivorship. See also JOINT TENANCY, TENANCY BY ENTIRETY, RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP.

A form of holding title, whereby there are two or more people on title to a property, ownership does not pass on to the others upon the death of one individual.

A form of ownership in which two or more owners hold an undivided (though not necessarily equal) interest in the property, with no right of survivorship.

Joint ownership by two or more persons holding individual, but not necessarily equal interest in a property, without the right of survivorship.

A form of holding title in which two or more parties have an undivided interest in a property with no right of survivorship. They can hold unequal shares in the property.

An undivided ownership in real estate by two or more persons, without right of survivorship—interests need not be equal.