tenancy in common
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tenancy in common
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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“However, community property can be changed to a tenancy in common via divorce proceedings to allow each co-owner the ability to transfer their shares to heirs.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 6, 2025
With tenancy in common, there is no survivorship rule, and he could own a certain percentage of the property.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 18, 2025
An estate attorney can also help co-buyers understand options for titling the home, such as joint tenancy or tenancy in common.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
A tenancy in common title will allow you to add him to the home with a certain percentage of ownership, as he pays into the loan.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2021
Participation -- N. participation; cotenancy†, joint tenancy; occupancy in common, possession in common, tenancy in common; joint stock, common stock; co-partnership, partnership; communion; community of possessions, community of goods; communism, socialism; cooperation &c.
From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget
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