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Definition of Joint Tenancy from Mortgage Glossary

Joint Tenancy

Ownership of a property by 2 or more people, each of whom has an undivided interest with the right of survivorship.
Example : Two people own a house in joint tenancy. Each owns half of the entire (undivided) property. If one dies, survivor will own the entire property.

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