Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, what is 'tenancy in common' in the context of title?
ATwo persons sharing a rental property
BCo-ownership where each owner has an undivided interest that can be transferred independently without right of survivorship✓ Correct
COwnership with right of survivorship
DA government-held title for public land
Explanation
Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where each co-tenant holds an undivided interest. Interests need not be equal, and each co-tenant can sell, mortgage, or will their interest independently.
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