Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
real property law
can i transfer/sell my share of property in a residence where we took deed as tenants in common
Asked on 7/18/09, 11:31 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: real property law
The inherent right of each cotenant to dispose of his or her undivided interest is unrestricted and such disposition may take the form of a sale, assignment, gift, mortgage, or pledge. Because each tenant in common holds title and interest independently of the other tenants in common, a cotenant may encumber or dispose of a personal interest in the property without seeking the cotenants' consent or joinder to the transaction.
Mike.
Answered on 7/20/09, 9:03 am