Property Ownership

In Maine, when two or more people hold property as 'tenants in common,' each co-owner has the right to:

AVeto any sale of the property
BSell, will, or encumber their undivided interest without co-owner consent✓ Correct
CPhysically divide the property equally
DOccupy only their specific portion of the property

Explanation

A tenant in common may sell, transfer, or encumber their undivided interest without the consent of other co-owners. However, they cannot force a physical division without a partition action.

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