Determining Ownership Days
Definition
Determining ownership days involves calculating the number of days each party (buyer and seller) owned the property during the relevant period (usually a year). This calculation is crucial for accurate proration.
Example
If a property closes on July 16th, the seller owned the property from January 1st to July 15th. The number of days the seller owned the property is 31 (Jan) + 28 (Feb) + 31 (Mar) + 30 (Apr) + 31 (May) + 30 (June) + 15 (July) = 196 days.
Exam Tip
Remember to include the closing date when calculating the buyer's days of ownership. Be careful with leap years and the number of days in each month.
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