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In August 2026, Olivia, Priya, and Renee owned a warehouse as joint tenants. Olivia then deeded her interest to Ethan without the others joining in the deed. How is title most accurately held after Olivia's transfer?

Correct Answer

D) Priya and Renee remain joint tenants as to their shares, and Ethan holds Olivia's former share as a tenant in common

A joint tenant may generally convey that tenant's own interest without the consent of the others. That conveyance severs the joint tenancy only as to the transferred share, leaving the grantee as a tenant in common while the remaining original joint tenants continue their survivorship relationship with each other.

Answer Options
A
All four parties continue as joint tenants with survivorship
B
Ethan becomes a tenant by the entirety with Priya and Renee
C
The transfer is void because a joint tenant cannot convey without unanimous consent
D
Priya and Renee remain joint tenants as to their shares, and Ethan holds Olivia's former share as a tenant in common

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