Property Ownership

Which of the following actions would sever a joint tenancy?

AOne joint tenant moving out of the property
BOne joint tenant conveying their interest to a third party✓ Correct
COne joint tenant making improvements to the property
DBoth joint tenants agreeing not to sell

Explanation

If one joint tenant conveys their interest (sells or gifts it) to a third party, the joint tenancy is severed as to that interest. The purchaser and the remaining original joint tenant(s) would hold as tenants in common.

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