In what type of co-ownership do all owners have equal ownership rights and obligations?

The correct choice is tenancy in common, as this form of co-ownership allows multiple owners to share ownership of a property with equal rights and responsibilities. In a tenancy in common, each owner holds a distinct, undivided interest in the property, which means that they have the right to use and occupy the entire property, even though they may own different percentages of it. This structure promotes equal rights among all co-owners, as they each have a stake in the property and can benefit from its use and appreciation.

In contrast, while joint tenancy also offers equal ownership rights, it includes the right of survivorship, meaning that if one owner passes away, their share automatically transfers to the surviving owners rather than the deceased's heirs. This can complicate ownership dynamics compared to tenancy in common.

Condominiums and cooperatives are forms of property ownership that typically involve shared resources and responsibilities, but they do not provide equal ownership in the same way as tenancy in common. In a condominium, for example, individual owners own their specific unit but share ownership of common areas, and ownership is based on units rather than equal shares. Similarly, cooperatives involve a corporation ownership structure where residents own shares rather than direct ownership of individual units, and rights can