Property Ownership
Which form of Florida property ownership includes the right of survivorship automatically without any additional documentation?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy
CTenancy by the entireties✓ Correct
DTenancy at will
Explanation
Tenancy by the entireties in Florida is available only to married couples and automatically includes the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one spouse, full ownership passes immediately to the surviving spouse.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
Fee SimpleThe highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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