Escrow & Title (alternative)

A Maryland court order for partition of real property owned as tenants in common means:

AThe property is divided among co-owners by use agreement
BThe court divides the property physically or orders it sold with proceeds split among owners✓ Correct
COne owner is given exclusive use for 5 years
DThe property is transferred to a trust

Explanation

When tenants in common cannot agree on use or disposition, any co-owner may petition the court for partition—either physically dividing the property or ordering its sale with proceeds divided proportionally.

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