Property Ownership
The four unities required to create a joint tenancy are:
ATime, title, interest, and possession✓ Correct
BTime, title, deed, and occupancy
CInterest, possession, consent, and deed
DTitle, possession, value, and time
Explanation
Joint tenancy requires the four unities: Time (acquired at the same time), Title (on the same deed), Interest (equal shares), and Possession (equal right to the whole property). If any unity is broken, joint tenancy converts to tenancy in common.
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