Property Ownership

In Ohio, which of the following creates a tenancy in common by operation of law?

ATwo people purchasing property together using the word 'jointly'
BTwo people taking title with no stated form of co-ownership — tenancy in common is presumed✓ Correct
CA married couple taking title
DCo-owners purchasing with a survivorship clause

Explanation

In Ohio, if the form of co-ownership is not specified in the deed, the law presumes a tenancy in common. Joint tenancy requires explicit language stating the right of survivorship.

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