Which form of ownership is not recognized under Connecticut law?

Tenancy by the Entirety is not recognized under Connecticut law as a form of ownership. This type of ownership is specifically designed for married couples and provides that both partners have an equal and undivided interest in the property, along with rights of survivorship, meaning that if one spouse passes away, the surviving spouse automatically owns the entire property.

In Connecticut, however, the state does not officially recognize this legal form of ownership for married couples. Instead, Connecticut utilizes other forms, such as Joint Tenancy with rights of survivorship or Tenancy in Common, which have different implications for ownership and transfer of property.

Tenancy in Common allows multiple owners to hold individual shares without rights of survivorship, meaning that upon the death of an owner, their share can be inherited by their heirs. Joint Tenancy with survivorship rights ensures that owners have equal shares and the property passes directly to the surviving owners upon the death of one owner. Condominiums are recognized and provide a legal structure for multiple individuals to own separate units within a building while sharing common areas. Thus, while Connecticut acknowledges these other forms of ownership, Tenancy by the Entirety does not exist within its legal framework.