Tenants in common may sever the cotenancy by petitioning a court for a ________,which allows the court to physically divide the property-but if that is not feasible,courts will order that the property be sold and the proceeds be appropriately divided.
A)dissolution
B)partition
C)default
D)forfeiture

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Tenants in common may sever the cotenancy by agreeing to divide the property or,if they are unable to agree,by petitioning a court for partition.The court will physically divide the property if that is feasible,so that each tenant receives her proportionate share.If physical division is not feasible,the court will order that the property be sold and that the proceeds be appropriately divided.

Tenants in Common May Sever the Cotenancy by Petitioning a Court