Mitzie and her sister Carol inherited their mother's home as tenants in common. Mitzie has been paying the full tax bills and insurance premiums on the home for several years. Mitzie would like Carol to reimburse her for Carol's share of the bills. What is this right to reimbursement called? Briefly explain how it works.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If one co-owner is paying more than her share of the common expenses for the tenancy in common property, she may recover her share of the expenses from the other co-owner. This is called a right of contribution. In the question, Mitzie would have a right of contribution from Carol and could sue Carol for Carol's share of the common expense.
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