Property Ownership
Tenancy in common in Utah differs from joint tenancy in that:
AAll tenants in common must own equal shares
BTenants in common can hold unequal shares and their interests pass through their estates✓ Correct
CTenancy in common automatically converts to joint tenancy at death
DTenants in common cannot sell their interest without co-owner approval
Explanation
Tenancy in common allows unequal ownership percentages and each owner's share passes through their estate (will or intestacy) rather than to the co-owners.
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