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Joint Tenancy and Tenancy in Common

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Which of the following is a characteristic of joint tenancy?

  1. Each tenant owns an undivided share of the property.

  2. The right of survivorship applies.

  3. Tenants can transfer their interest without the consent of the other tenants.

  4. Tenants have equal rights to occupy and use the property.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a joint tenancy, the right of survivorship means that when one tenant dies, their share of the property automatically passes to the surviving tenant(s).

In a tenancy in common, what happens to the deceased tenant's share of the property?

  1. It passes to the surviving tenant(s).

  2. It is sold and the proceeds are divided among the surviving tenants.

  3. It passes to the deceased tenant's heirs or beneficiaries.

  4. It becomes the property of the government.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a tenancy in common, the deceased tenant's share of the property passes to their heirs or beneficiaries, as specified in their will or according to state law.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tenancy in common?

  1. Each tenant owns an undivided share of the property.

  2. The right of survivorship applies.

  3. Tenants can transfer their interest without the consent of the other tenants.

  4. Tenants have equal rights to occupy and use the property.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Unlike joint tenancy, tenancy in common does not have the right of survivorship. When a tenant in common dies, their share of the property passes to their heirs or beneficiaries, not to the surviving tenants.

What is the primary advantage of joint tenancy?

  1. It allows tenants to own property jointly with their spouse.

  2. It provides a simple way to transfer ownership of property upon the death of a tenant.

  3. It minimizes estate taxes.

  4. It allows tenants to easily sell their share of the property.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary advantage of joint tenancy is that it allows for the automatic transfer of ownership of the property to the surviving tenant(s) upon the death of one tenant, avoiding the need for probate.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of joint tenancy?

  1. Tenants can easily sell their share of the property.

  2. Tenants have equal rights to occupy and use the property.

  3. Tenants can transfer their interest without the consent of the other tenants.

  4. One tenant's debts or liabilities can become the responsibility of the other tenants.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A disadvantage of joint tenancy is that if one tenant has debts or liabilities, those debts or liabilities can become the responsibility of the other tenants, even if they did not incur the debt or liability.

In a tenancy in common, what happens if one tenant wants to sell their share of the property?

  1. They must obtain the consent of the other tenants.

  2. They can sell their share to anyone they want.

  3. They must first offer their share to the other tenants.

  4. They cannot sell their share without a court order.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a tenancy in common, each tenant has the right to sell their share of the property to anyone they want, without the consent of the other tenants.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of joint tenancy?

  1. Unity of possession.

  2. Unity of time.

  3. Unity of title.

  4. Unity of interest.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Joint tenancy does not require unity of time, meaning that the tenants do not have to acquire their interests in the property at the same time.

In a tenancy in common, what happens if one tenant wants to make improvements to the property?

  1. They must obtain the consent of the other tenants.

  2. They can make improvements without the consent of the other tenants.

  3. They must first offer to sell their share of the property to the other tenants.

  4. They cannot make improvements without a court order.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a tenancy in common, each tenant has the right to make improvements to the property without the consent of the other tenants.

Which of the following is a common use of joint tenancy?

  1. Holding property with a spouse.

  2. Holding property with a business partner.

  3. Holding property with a friend.

  4. Holding property with a child.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joint tenancy is commonly used by married couples to hold property jointly, as it allows for the automatic transfer of ownership to the surviving spouse upon the death of one spouse.

Which of the following is a common use of tenancy in common?

  1. Holding property with a business partner.

  2. Holding property with a friend.

  3. Holding property with a child.

  4. Holding property with a charity.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tenancy in common is commonly used by business partners to hold property jointly, as it allows each partner to have an undivided share of the property and the right to sell their share without the consent of the other partners.

Which of the following is NOT a way to terminate a joint tenancy?

  1. Partition action.

  2. Sale of the property.

  3. Death of one tenant.

  4. Marriage of one tenant.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marriage of one tenant does not terminate a joint tenancy. However, if the joint tenants are married to each other, the joint tenancy may be converted into a tenancy by the entirety.

Which of the following is NOT a way to terminate a tenancy in common?

  1. Partition action.

  2. Sale of the property.

  3. Death of one tenant.

  4. Divorce of the tenants.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Divorce of the tenants does not terminate a tenancy in common. However, the divorce decree may order the sale of the property and the division of the proceeds between the former tenants.

In a joint tenancy, what happens if one tenant wants to mortgage their share of the property?

  1. They must obtain the consent of the other tenants.

  2. They can mortgage their share without the consent of the other tenants.

  3. They must first offer to sell their share of the property to the other tenants.

  4. They cannot mortgage their share without a court order.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a joint tenancy, one tenant cannot mortgage their share of the property without the consent of the other tenants.

In a tenancy in common, what happens if one tenant wants to lease their share of the property?

  1. They must obtain the consent of the other tenants.

  2. They can lease their share without the consent of the other tenants.

  3. They must first offer to sell their share of the property to the other tenants.

  4. They cannot lease their share without a court order.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a tenancy in common, one tenant can lease their share of the property without the consent of the other tenants.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tenancy by the entirety?

  1. Unity of possession.

  2. Unity of time.

  3. Unity of title.

  4. Unity of interest.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tenancy by the entirety does not require unity of time, meaning that the tenants do not have to acquire their interests in the property at the same time.

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