Property Ownership

In Washington, tenancy in common differs from joint tenancy in that:

ATenancy in common has a right of survivorship
BJoint tenancy has a right of survivorship; tenancy in common does not✓ Correct
CBoth always have equal ownership shares
DTenancy in common is only available to married couples

Explanation

Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship (the deceased owner's share passes to surviving joint tenants). Tenancy in common does NOT include survivorship rights — each co-owner's share passes through their estate.

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