Chapter 2.11.
Co-ownership

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Distinguish between the two forms of co-ownership: joint tenancy and tenancy in common.
  • Explain how tenancy in common may be created at law and in equity.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following is a characteristic of joint tenancy?

Alex and Sam bought a property together. If they want to ensure that if one of them passes away, the other automatically becomes the sole owner, they should opt for:

What action can convert a joint tenancy into a tenancy in common?

In Singapore real estate, a 'trust of land' primarily separates:

Mia and Zack own a property in Singapore as joint tenants. If Mia wants to leave her share of the property to her daughter in her will, she must first:

A homeowner in Singapore wants to ensure that their friend can live in their house for a year while they're abroad. This can be formally arranged through a:

What system is used in Singapore for the transfer of property titles?

What is the key element of a lease that differs from room rental agreements?

What distinguishes a lease from a license?

What binds the parties in a leasehold covenant?

Irene, who owns a property with a 30-year leasehold interest on a JTC industrial site, wishes to ensure her interest is legally recognized. What must she do?

What is a key element of a lease that distinguishes it from a license in Singapore real estate?

What principle binds leasehold covenants in Singapore?

How can an agency relationship be legally created in Singapore’s real estate industry?

If a property owner in Singapore wants to grant someone the right to cross their land to access a public road, they would establish a: