“tenants in common”

This page presents an official legal definition of “tenants in common” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

Form of ownership of land, where two or more people occupy the whole of the land 'in common'. Each owner can sell, transfer or will his or her share. On the death of one owner his or her interest does not pass to the surviving owner. Compare: joint tenants.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)