Property Ownership
In Kentucky, which of the following would sever a joint tenancy?
AOne joint tenant leasing their interest to a third party
BOne joint tenant conveying their interest to a third party✓ Correct
COne joint tenant dying
DBoth A and B
Explanation
In Kentucky, conveying (selling or deeding) one's joint tenancy interest to a third party severs the joint tenancy. The new owner and remaining joint tenant(s) become tenants in common. A lease does not typically sever joint tenancy, and death triggers survivorship.
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