Property Ownership

In South Dakota, a 'tenancy in common' differs from joint tenancy in that:

ATenancy in common always requires equal ownership shares
BEach tenant in common can will their share to heirs; there is no right of survivorship✓ Correct
CTenancy in common is only available to married couples
DJoint tenancy requires unequal shares

Explanation

Unlike joint tenancy, tenancy in common does not include the right of survivorship. Each tenant in common owns an undivided fractional interest and can transfer or will their share independently. Shares need not be equal.

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