Property Ownership
In Connecticut, a married couple purchases a home and takes title as tenants by the entirety. One spouse wants to mortgage the property to fund a personal business without the other spouse's knowledge. Can they do this?
AYes, each spouse may encumber their half independently
BNo, property held as tenants by the entirety can only be encumbered or conveyed with both spouses' consent✓ Correct
CYes, as long as the mortgage amount is less than half the property value
DNo, but a court order can override this restriction
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is a form of ownership exclusively for married couples (in Connecticut and other states recognizing it) where both spouses hold the property as a single unit. Neither spouse can encumber, convey, or partition the property without the other's consent.
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