Ted, Will, Mike, and Tom own a 20-room home as tenants in common. Mike and Tom, two of the owners, decide to sell to two new owners, Larry and Joe. Can this be legally done? No, because there is only one title to a property. Yes, because in a tenancy in common, each owner has the right to sell their interest in the property. Yes, because Mike and Tom are only silent partners. O No, because a co-owner's interest in the property goes to the other owners at death.

Ted, Will, Mike, and Tom own a 20-room home as tenants in common. Mike and Tom, two of the owners, decide to sell to two new owners, Larry and Joe. Can this be legally done? No, because there is only one title to a property. Yes, because in a tenancy in common, each owner has the right to sell their interest in the property. Yes, because Mike and Tom are only silent partners. O No, because a co-owner's interest in the property goes to the other owners at death.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter13: Property Transactions: Determination Of Gain Or Loss, Basis Considerations, And Nonta Xable Exchanges

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