Escrow & Title
A Maryland purchaser who takes title as 'tenants in common' with another buyer can:
ANot sell their interest without the other owner's consent
BSell, mortgage, or transfer their undivided interest independently✓ Correct
COnly transfer their interest to the other co-owner
DClaim the entire property if the other owner dies
Explanation
Tenants in common in Maryland each own an undivided interest that they can sell, mortgage, or transfer independently. There is no right of survivorship.
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