ABSTRACT
Q Explain the different types of co-ownership of land Q Describe the key features of a joint tenancy Q Describe the key features of a tenancy in common Q Describe the key indicators of a tenancy in common in equity Q Discuss what is meant by severance, in particular the rules concerning severance
under statute and at common law Q Explain the rights of a co-owner in land Q Describe the way that co-ownership comes to an end
8.1 The nature of co-ownership Land is rarely owned by one single owner; it is much more likely that several different people will have an interest in a piece of land. One important factor is that the bulk of property ownership today is ownership of the family home. When property is owned by more than one person it is referred to as concurrent ownership.
