Property Ownership
Tenancy in common differs from joint tenancy in that:
ATenancy in common requires equal shares
BTenancy in common has no right of survivorship✓ Correct
CTenancy in common is only for married couples
DTenancy in common cannot be sold
Explanation
The key difference: tenancy in common has NO right of survivorship. Each owner's interest passes to their heirs (not the other owners) upon death. Shares can be unequal.
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