The remaining joint tenants can recover damages from a joint tenant who transfers his interest and severs the tenancy.

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In a joint tenancy, each tenant has an equal right to the whole property. If one tenant transfers their interest, it severs the joint tenancy, converting it into a tenancy in common. The remaining tenants cannot recover damages simply because the tenancy was severed.

The Remaining Joint Tenants Can Recover Damages from a Joint