Glossary
Joint tenancy
A tenancy held by two or more people together. All joint tenants are equally responsible for the rent and have equal rights to live in the property. Any one joint tenant can end a joint tenancy, though the rules differ depending on the tenancy type.
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Reviewed against current housing law for England and Wales as at 15 June 2026. Checked by our SRA-regulated panel solicitors. This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. Any compensation figures or ranges shown are illustrative only and not guaranteed; every case is different.