| − | Joint tenancy is a form of legal co-ownership of [[property]] (also known as [[survivorship]]). At the death of one co-owner, the surviving co-owner becomes sole owner of the property. Tenancy by the entirety is a special form of joint tenancy between a husband and wife. [[category:legal terms]] | + | '''Joint tenancy''' is a form of legal co-ownership of [[property]] (also known as [[survivorship]]). At the death of one co-owner, the surviving co-owner becomes sole owner of the property. Tenancy by the entirety is a special form of joint tenancy between a husband and wife. [[category:legal terms]] |