Property Ownership
In Kansas, what is 'tenancy in common' and how does it differ from joint tenancy?
AThey are the same ownership structure
BTenancy in common allows unequal shares and no right of survivorship; joint tenancy requires equal shares and includes right of survivorship✓ Correct
CTenancy in common is only for married couples
DJoint tenancy requires court approval to create
Explanation
In tenancy in common, co-owners may hold unequal shares, and each owner's interest passes to their heirs upon death (no right of survivorship). Joint tenancy requires equal shares and includes automatic survivorship.
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