In the context of sharing, “in common” refers to the equal distribution of something among multiple individuals, without dividing it into individual portions that each person possesses. For instance, if two individuals jointly own a house in common, they both have the privilege to utilise the entire house, but neither can sell it without obtaining the other person’s consent. This arrangement is also known as tenancy in common.
In common ownership, the property is shared equally among two or more people, with each person having a distinct share. For example, if two people own a house in common, each person has a 50% share of the property and the right to use the entire property. This type of ownership is also seen when multiple individuals inherit a property together, with each person having an equal share. In common ownership, if one owner passes away, their share is inherited by their heirs rather than being transferred to the other owners. This is different from joint tenancy, where each person owns a specific part of the property and has the right of survivorship.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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