Property Ownership
Under tenancy in common in Delaware, each co-owner:
AMust hold an equal percentage interest
BHas the right of survivorship
CMay hold unequal percentage interests with the right to transfer their share✓ Correct
DCannot sell their share without consent of all co-owners
Explanation
Under tenancy in common, co-owners may hold unequal interests and each co-owner may freely transfer their own share. There is no right of survivorship; a deceased owner's share passes through their estate.
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