Joint Tenants

Joint tenants own a property equally. However, your contract could be written in many different ways that mean different things for ownership, what happens when someone dies, and who receives any proceeds from the property. Look at our articles, blog posts, radio shows and videos for more information and joint tenants and other types of tenancy.

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Joint Tenants: Owning Primary Residence With Others

Deciding to own property with another family can be stressful, because of credit and finance implications if one family doesn't make mortgage payments. Ilyce suggests buying in a multi-family building, or buying as joint tenants or tenants in common, or having a real estate attorney help subdivide the property and turn it into a condominium. The most important thing when owning property with friends is to protect yourselves and make sure whether you're joint tenants, co-owners of a building that's turned into a condo, your finances won't be compromised.

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