Property Ownership

Tenants in common in Colorado share ownership with which characteristic that differs from joint tenancy?

AThey have equal shares and equal rights to use the property
BEach owner's interest passes to their heirs rather than to the surviving co-owners✓ Correct
CThey must sell at the same time and for the same price
DThey are always spouses or family members

Explanation

Tenants in common do NOT have the right of survivorship. Each tenant's interest is separate and passes to their heirs or beneficiaries through their estate when they die, rather than automatically transferring to the surviving co-owners.

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