Property Ownership
Which of the following is a characteristic of tenancy in common?
AEqual ownership shares required
BRight of survivorship
CEach co-owner has an undivided interest and may sell their share independently✓ Correct
DOnly available to married couples
Explanation
In tenancy in common, each co-owner holds an undivided interest in the property and may sell, transfer, or encumber their share independently. There is no right of survivorship.
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