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Which set of four unities is required to create a joint tenancy?

Correct Answer

A) Time, Title, Interest, and Possession (TTIP)

Joint tenancy requires the four unities: Time (all owners acquired their interest at the same time), Title (all owners received title through the same instrument), Interest (all owners hold equal shares), and Possession (all owners have an equal right to possess the whole property). These are commonly remembered with the acronym TTIP.

Answer Options
A
Time, Title, Interest, and Possession (TTIP)
B
Possession only — no other unities are required
C
A written agreement signed by all parties
D
Equal payment contributions by all co-owners

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Key Terms:

four unitiesTTIPjoint tenancyTime Title Interest Possessionco-ownership

Related Concepts

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