Property Ownership
In Kansas, a 'tenancy in common' differs from a 'joint tenancy' in that tenants in common:
AHave equal ownership interests only
BDo not have rights of survivorship — each owner's share passes through their estate upon death✓ Correct
CMust sell together as a unit
DAre always married couples
Explanation
Tenancy in common has no right of survivorship — each co-owner's interest passes through their estate (by will or intestacy) when they die, rather than automatically to the surviving co-owners.
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