Property Ownership
In New Jersey, ownership of real property by two or more persons with equal, undivided interests and right of survivorship is called:
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy✓ Correct
CTenancy by the entirety
DCommunity property
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship; when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s).
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