What Is Tic Ownership

Tenancy in common (TIC) is an arrangement in which two or more people share ownership rights in a property or parcel of land. Each independent owner may control an equal or different percentage of the total property, which can be commercial or residential.

Should I buy a TIC property?

Owning a TIC is perfectly safe, however, the two main drawbacks with this property type that should be carefully considered before buying: Weak Associations and Limited Financing Options. These drawbacks are far outweighed by the benefits of owning vs renting.

What does TIC mean in legal terms?

Overview. A tenancy in common (TIC) is one of three types of concurrent estates (defined as an estate that has shared ownership, in which each owner owns a share of the property). The other two types are a joint tenancy and a tenancy by the entirety. A TIC typically has no right of survivorship.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest