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Her claim stemmed from an amendment the couple had made to their “Tenant in Common” agreement from 2021, when they moved into the house.

In regards to purchasing a new home together, a way to protect your investment is to file a tenant in common deed.

A tenant in common can sell his interest — or even give it to someone by gift — without the consent of his fellow co-tenant.

If either sells his or her interest, the buyer comes in as a tenant in common rather than as a joint tenant.

When the dust settles, Mr. Buyer is legally the 50-percent tenant in common with the real Mrs. Seller.