Property Ownership
Under Oregon law, which of the following is a characteristic of joint tenancy?
ATenants hold unequal shares of the property
BUpon death, a joint tenant's share passes to their heirs
CAll four unities (time, title, interest, possession) must exist✓ Correct
DIt can only be created between married couples
Explanation
Joint tenancy requires the four unities: time (interests acquired at the same time), title (same instrument), interest (equal shares), and possession (equal right to possess). All four must be present. The right of survivorship is also a key characteristic — a deceased joint tenant's share passes to the surviving tenants, not their heirs.
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