Property Ownership

In Washington, the concept of 'unity of time' in joint tenancy means all joint tenants must:

ALive in the property at the same time
BHave acquired their interest at the same time✓ Correct
CPay property taxes in equal shares at the same time
DAgree to any sale of the property at the same time

Explanation

Joint tenancy requires four unities (TTIP): Time — all co-owners must acquire their interest at the same time; Title — from the same instrument; Interest — equal shares; Possession — equal right to possess the whole property.

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