Property Ownership

In Virginia, a husband and wife who take title to property as 'tenants by the entirety' have which right that joint tenants do not have?

AThe right of survivorship
BProtection from one spouse's creditors acting alone✓ Correct
CThe ability to sell their share independently
DA 50/50 ownership split

Explanation

Tenancy by the entirety in Virginia provides an additional protection: creditors of only one spouse cannot force a sale of property held as tenants by the entirety. Both spouses must be party to any conveyance.

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