tenancy in common
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tenancy in common
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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“This creates a new tenancy in common arrangement in which the children would be given equal shares to one another, but would still be tenants in common with Owner B.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025
“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
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
Meanwhile, in an agreement like tenancy in common, if one of you should pass away, your share is left to your heirs and may need to go through probate.
From Slate • Aug. 26, 2022
The term “coparcenary” is not in use in the United States, joint heirship being considered as tenancy in common.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various
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