Joint Tenancy
Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker #BK703722, helps investors, owners, and lenders across Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, and the I-4 corridor put terms like this to work on real deals through Linton Global Solutions.
Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which each owner holds an equal, undivided interest with a right of survivorship: when one owner dies, that share passes to the surviving owners rather than through the estate.
It is one of several ways to hold title together, alongside tenancy in common and, for married couples, tenancy by the entireties.
Florida's Survivorship Rule
In Florida, a conveyance to two or more people creates a tenancy in common unless the instrument expressly provides for the right of survivorship (section 689.15, Florida Statutes). Deeds intending survivorship therefore say so explicitly.
Why It Matters in Commercial Property
Investment property is more often held through an entity such as an LLC, which handles transfers, financing and liability more cleanly than individual co-ownership. Joint tenancy is more common for personal holdings.
A Hypothetical Example
Two siblings buy a small retail building by a deed granting them title "as joint tenants with right of survivorship." When one dies, the survivor owns the whole building without probate of that share. Hypothetical scenario; not legal advice.
From the Desk
How you hold title is a decision for your attorney and CPA before closing, not after. Fixing a vesting mistake later costs more than getting it right.
Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).
Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Joint Tenancy Decision?
Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is joint tenancy?
Equal co-ownership with a right of survivorship.
How is it different from tenancy in common?
Tenants in common have no survivorship; each share passes through the owner's estate.
Does Florida presume survivorship?
No. Under s. 689.15 survivorship must be expressly stated.
Is it common for commercial property?
Less so; investors usually hold title through an entity.
Can a joint tenancy be ended?
Generally yes, for example by conveyance or partition, subject to the deed and law.
Article Summary
Joint tenancy is co-ownership with survivorship; in Florida survivorship must be stated in the deed, and investors usually prefer entity ownership.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Equal undivided shares.
- ✓Survivorship passes title.
- ✓Florida requires express words.
- ✓Differs from tenancy in common.
- ✓Entities often preferred.
About Michael R. Linton
Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.
Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.
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- The Florida Legislature. "Section 689.15, Florida Statutes — Estates by survivorship." Online Sunshine, http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0600-0699/0689/0689.html. Accessed Oct 8, 2026.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 8, 2026.
Disclosure & Compliance
Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.
Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.