Property Ownership
Texas real property can be owned by one person (severalty), by multiple people (co-ownership), or by artificial entities. Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of co-ownership in Texas?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy with right of survivorship
CCommunity property
DTenancy by the entirety✓ Correct
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is a form of co-ownership available to married couples in some states. Texas does not recognize tenancy by the entirety. Instead, Texas uses community property for married couples and JTWROS by written agreement.
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