Which of the following is NOT one of the four unities required for joint tenancy?

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In the context of joint tenancy, there are four unities that must be present for the joint tenancy to be valid. These unities are:

  1. Possession: All joint tenants must have equal rights to possess and use the entire property.
  2. Interest: All joint tenants must hold an equal share in the property. For instance, if there are two joint tenants, they each own 50% of the property.
  3. Title: All joint tenants must hold their interest in the property under the same title, meaning they must acquire their interests simultaneously through the same legal document.
  4. Time: All joint tenants must acquire their interests at the same time; they cannot have different start times for their ownership stakes.

The correct answer, identifying a concept that is not one of the four unities, is exclusivity. While exclusivity refers to a situation where ownership rights are held independently and separated from others, it is not a requirement for joint tenancy. Instead, joint tenancy emphasizes shared possession and interests among the tenants, which runs contrary to an exclusive ownership approach.