Property Ownership
In Maine, when a joint tenancy is severed by one joint tenant conveying their interest to a third party, the result is:
AA tenancy by the entirety
BA tenancy in common between the remaining joint tenants and the new owner✓ Correct
CDissolution of all ownership interests
DThe remaining joint tenants become sole owners
Explanation
When a joint tenant conveys their interest, the joint tenancy is severed as to that party. The new owner holds their share as a tenant in common with the remaining owners (who may still hold as joint tenants among themselves).
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