Property Ownership
What is 'tenancy in common dissolution' and what triggers it in Hawaii?
AA. Tenancy in common automatically ends after 20 years in Hawaii
BB. Tenancy in common ends when: one co-owner acquires all shares, the property is sold (with all co-owners agreeing), or a court orders partition (physical division or sale)✓ Correct
CC. Tenancy in common ends when the mortgage is paid off
DD. A co-owner's death automatically dissolves tenancy in common
Explanation
Tenancy in common is dissolved when: a party buys out all other co-owners and acquires 100% ownership, all co-owners agree to sell to a third party, or a court orders partition (dividing the property or forcing a sale). Unlike joint tenancy, a co-tenant's death does not dissolve tenancy in common—the deceased's interest passes to their heirs, who become new co-owners.
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