Property Ownership
Rhode Island does NOT recognize which form of marital property ownership?
AJoint tenancy
BTenancy by the entirety
CCommunity property✓ Correct
DTenancy in common
Explanation
Rhode Island does not recognize community property. Rhode Island is a common law property state. Married couples may hold property as tenants by the entirety, joint tenants, or tenants in common.
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