Property Ownership
In Missouri, a co-tenant who improves a jointly owned property without the other co-tenant's consent is generally:
AEntitled to full compensation for all improvements
BNot automatically entitled to reimbursement, but may have a claim for the value added✓ Correct
CThe sole owner after making improvements
DEntitled to force a sale
Explanation
A co-tenant who makes improvements without consent is generally not entitled to reimbursement as a right but may have a claim for the value added to the property at partition.
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