Property Ownership
In Rhode Island, 'tenancy by the entirety' is available only to:
AAny two or more persons
BLegally married couples✓ Correct
CBusiness partners
DFamily members who inherit together
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is a special form of co-ownership available only to legally married couples in Rhode Island. It includes the right of survivorship and provides creditor protection—a single spouse's creditors cannot force sale of the property.
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