What type of ownership does not allow for survivorship rights, allowing heirs to inherit interest in the property?

Tenancy in common is a type of ownership that does not include survivorship rights, which means that when one owner passes away, their share of the property is inherited by their heirs rather than automatically transferring to the other co-owners. This characteristic distinguishes it from joint tenancy, where the right of survivorship is a defining feature, resulting in the deceased owner's interest passing directly to the surviving owners.

In a tenancy in common, each owner holds a separate and distinct share of the property, which can be unequal, and they can transfer their share to anyone, including through testamentary (will) provisions. This flexibility allows for personal estate planning, as heirs can inherit property interests based on the decedent's wishes.

Understanding this type of ownership is essential for real estate professionals, as it affects how property is managed, the implications of an owner’s death on the property title, and how interests can be transferred or inherited. In contrast, other ownership types, such as community property and partnership property, entail different rules regarding management and inheritance, further emphasizing the uniqueness of tenancy in common regarding survivorship rights.