Property Ownership
What is the key distinguishing feature of 'joint tenancy' versus 'tenancy in common' in Delaware?
AJoint tenants pay separate property taxes; tenants in common share one tax bill
BJoint tenancy requires right of survivorship and equal shares; tenancy in common allows unequal shares and no survivorship✓ Correct
CJoint tenancy is only available for married couples in Delaware
DTenants in common must live together on the property
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship — when one joint tenant dies, their share automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate. Joint tenants must have equal shares.
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