Asked by Sophia Barnish on Jun 13, 2024

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_________is the co-ownership of property in which each party owns an undivided interest in the property, and on the death of one of them, his or her interest automatically passes to the other tenant or tenants.

A) Community property
B) Tenancy in common
C) Joint tenancy
D) Tenancy by the entirety

Joint Tenancy

A form of property ownership in which two or more parties own a property together, with rights of survivorship.

Community Property

A type of shared asset ownership usually among married couples, in which properties obtained while married are equally held by each partner.

Tenancy In Common

A form of co-ownership where each tenant holds an undivided interest in the property, with no right of survivorship.

  • Recognize various forms of property ownership and understand the legal rights and obligations associated with each.
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Jasmin MitchellJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Joint tenancy is characterized by the right of survivorship, where upon the death of one tenant, their interest in the property automatically passes to the surviving tenant(s).