Principles of Real EstateQuestion 10 of 120

Ownership of real property by one individual or entity alone is called ownership in:

a.Common
b.Severalty
c.Joint tenancy
d.Partnership

Explanation

Ownership in severalty means title is held by a single person or a single legal entity. The word derives from the idea that the owner is 'severed' from other owners. It contrasts with the various forms of concurrent (co-)ownership.

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