The Agreement by Unmarried Individuals to Purchase and Hold Residence as Joint Tenants outlines the joint tenancy definition with real estate in Massachusetts, allowing two unmarried individuals to collectively acquire property with the right of survivorship. This means that if one owner dies, their share automatically transfers to the surviving tenant, simplifying property succession. Key features include establishing shared financial responsibilities for expenses like mortgage payments, taxes, and maintenance through a joint checking account. The form specifies conditions for selling or transferring ownership and encourages periodic valuation discussions to determine the property's worth. It also reinforces that neither party can encumber their share without mutual consent. Attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants can utilize this form to create clear, legally binding agreements that protect the interests of both parties, streamline property ownership disputes, and clarify financial obligations.