Property Ownership
A 'tenancy in common' in Arizona differs from 'joint tenancy' primarily because:
ATenants in common must own equal shares while joint tenants may own unequal shares
BTenants in common have no right of survivorship—each owner's share passes to their heirs, while joint tenancy includes right of survivorship✓ Correct
CTenants in common must be married to each other
DJoint tenancy requires all owners to occupy the property simultaneously
Explanation
The key distinction is survivorship rights. In tenancy in common, each co-owner's share passes through their estate to their heirs or devisees. In joint tenancy, a deceased owner's share automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants, bypassing probate.
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