Property Ownership
A 'tenancy in severalty' means the property is owned by:
ASeveral co-owners equally
BOne person or entity alone✓ Correct
CA married couple as community property
DMultiple heirs through probate
Explanation
Tenancy in severalty means sole ownership by one person or entity. Despite the word 'several,' it refers to the property being severed from others — owned by just one owner with no co-owners.
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