Property Ownership
In Montana, when multiple persons acquire property as 'tenants in common' but the deed is silent about the ownership shares, each tenant is presumed to own:
ABased on who contributed the most money
BAn equal undivided interest in the property✓ Correct
CDetermined by the largest physical portion of the property they use
DAs determined by a court
Explanation
When a deed is silent about ownership shares in a tenancy in common, each co-owner is presumed to own an equal undivided interest. If unequal shares are intended, the deed must specify the exact ownership percentages.
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