Property Ownership
In South Dakota, a 'tenancy by the entirety' is:
ANot recognized — South Dakota does not have tenancy by the entirety✓ Correct
BThe same as joint tenancy for married couples with special protections
CAvailable for commercial partnerships in South Dakota
DOnly available on agricultural land
Explanation
South Dakota does not recognize tenancy by the entirety. Married couples who want joint ownership typically take title as joint tenants (with right of survivorship) or as tenants in common.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
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