Property Ownership
In Maine, which type of ownership allows two unmarried individuals to hold title with equal, undivided shares and a right of survivorship?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy✓ Correct
CTenancy by the entirety
DCommunity property
Explanation
Joint tenancy allows two or more people to hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship. Upon death of one joint tenant, their share automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s).
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