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A Connecticut property is owned by four siblings as tenants in common: Anna owns 40%, Bill owns 30%, Clara owns 20%, and Dan owns 10%. Anna wants to sell her interest to an outside investor, but the other siblings object. Under Connecticut law, which of the following is most accurate?

Correct Answer

B) Anna can freely sell her 40% interest to the investor without the consent of the other siblings

Under Connecticut law, each tenant in common holds an independent, alienable interest in the property. Anna may freely convey, sell, mortgage, or otherwise transfer her undivided 40% interest to any party she chooses without the consent of her co-owners. The investor would then become a tenant in common with Bill, Clara, and Dan. The other siblings cannot block the transfer.

Answer Options
A
Anna cannot sell her interest without the unanimous written consent of all co-owners
B
Anna can freely sell her 40% interest to the investor without the consent of the other siblings
C
Anna can sell her interest only if she first offers it to the other siblings at the same price under the right of first refusal
D
Anna can sell her interest only after obtaining a court order because co-ownership interests require judicial approval for transfer

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Key Terms:

tenancy_in_commonalienabilityco_ownershiptransfer_of_interest

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