In a tenancy in common,the interests of a surviving tenant in common pass to the deceased tenant's estate and not to the co-tenants.

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In a tenancy in common, each co-tenant owns a separate share of the property. When one co-tenant dies, their share passes to their estate and not to the surviving co-tenants. This is different from joint tenancy where the interest of a deceased owner automatically passes to the surviving owners.

In a Tenancy in Common,the Interests of a Surviving Tenant