Characteristics of a Tenancy by the Entireties
| • | Tenancy between husband and wife only |
| • | Includes right of survivorship |
| • | The four unities must be present |
| • | Not recognized in Georgia |
| • | At the death of one of the tenants, the survivor becomes the owner without the need for a will |
| • | Any change in the status of the property (such as sale or mortgage) must have both the husband and wife as parties to the transaction |
| • | At divorce, the tenancy is dissolved and automatically becomes a tenancy in common |
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