Property Law

Question 1

Can tenants in common evict a lessee?

Answer 1

Not if lessee’s lease is valid.

Question 2

Can tenants in common share property with a 3rd party (lessee)

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

When do cotenants require consent?

Answer 3

To convey entire co-owned property
To Obtain exclusive possession over part of property
To Bind other cotenants’ interests in contract with 3rd party

Question 4

When do cotentants NOT need consent?

Answer 4

To sell, lease, or devise their own personal ownership interest
To possess entire co-owned property
To extract minerals from co-owned property (unless committing waste)