Property Ownership
A 'tenancy in common' in NJ differs from a 'joint tenancy' primarily because:
ATenants in common always have equal shares
BTenants in common have no right of survivorship—a co-owner's share passes to their heirs, not to the other co-owners✓ Correct
CJoint tenancy can only be held by relatives
DTenancy in common requires four unities
Explanation
In a tenancy in common, each co-owner's interest passes to their heirs or devisees upon death; there is no right of survivorship. In joint tenancy, the surviving owner(s) automatically receive the deceased owner's share.
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