Definition: The traditional four unities of joint tenancy are possession, interest, title, and time: common possession and matching interests acquired through the same title at the same time.
Example
An exam scenario gives two owners equal interests created by the same deed at the same time, with shared possession.
Keep the distinction clear
The mnemonic PITT identifies the traditional unities. Florida also requires express survivorship language for joint ownership outside estates by the entireties; the mnemonic alone does not establish survivorship.
Related terms
Joint Tenancy · Right of Survivorship · Undivided Interest
Keep studying
Joint Tenancy, Tenancy in Common, Entireties, and Severalty
References: California DRE: traditional joint-tenancy unities · Florida Statutes 689.15: survivorship and co-ownership
Pronunciation (US): YOO-nuh-teez uhv joynt TEN-uhn-see (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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