Property Ownership
Community property in California means:
AProperty owned by a homeowners association
BProperty acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses✓ Correct
CProperty owned by the city or county
DProperty shared with neighbors via easement
Explanation
California is a community property state. Property acquired during marriage (with exceptions for gifts and inheritances) is owned 50/50 by both spouses. Each spouse generally needs the other's consent to convey community real property.
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