Property Ownership
Oregon recognizes tenancy by the entirety for married couples.
ATrue — Oregon uses tenancy by the entirety for all married couple co-ownership
BFalse — Oregon does not recognize tenancy by the entirety; married couples who want survivorship rights use joint tenancy✓ Correct
CTrue — but only for homestead property
DFalse — Oregon requires married couples to hold property as community property
Explanation
Oregon does NOT recognize tenancy by the entirety. This form of co-ownership, which provides certain creditor protections for married couples, is recognized in many states but not Oregon. Oregon married couples who wish to hold property with right of survivorship must use joint tenancy. Oregon is also not a community property state — it uses common law title rules.
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