Property Ownership
Under Iowa law, which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy✓ Correct
CTenancy at will
DTenancy at sufferance
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship: when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate. Iowa requires the four unities (time, title, interest, possession) to create joint tenancy.
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