Property Ownership
What is 'unity of possession' as a requirement for co-ownership in Hawaii?
AA. All co-owners must live in the property simultaneously
BB. Each co-owner has an equal right to possess and enjoy the entire property—no co-owner can be excluded from any portion by another co-owner without the excluded co-owner's consent✓ Correct
CC. All co-owners must make equal contributions to mortgage payments
DD. Co-owners must use the property for the same purpose at all times
Explanation
Unity of possession means each co-owner has an equal, undivided right to possess and enjoy the entire property. No co-owner can claim exclusive ownership of a specific portion (unless specifically divided by court partition or agreement). In joint tenancy, this is one of the four required unities; in tenancy in common, it is also present despite potentially unequal ownership shares.
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