Two ways to co-own property. Joint tenants each own 100% of the property together, if one owner dies, their share automatically passes to the surviving owner(s) (right of survivorship). Commonly used by married couples. Tenants in common each own a defined share (e.g. 50/50 or 70/30), which can be passed through a will. Commonly used by business partners or unmarried couples.
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