Property Ownership
In New Mexico, which form of property ownership gives each co-owner the right to partition the property?
AJoint tenancy only
BTenancy in common and joint tenancy (either co-owner may petition for partition)✓ Correct
CCommunity property only
DLife estate
Explanation
Both tenancy in common and joint tenancy owners can petition for partition—a court-ordered division or sale of the co-owned property. Tenancy by the entirety (for married couples) restricts partition.
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