A third person to whom a joint tenant's interest is transferred becomes a:
Tenant by the entirety.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a joint tenant's interest is transferred to a third person, that person becomes a tenant in common with the remaining joint tenant(s). They do not become a joint tenant themselves, as joint tenancy requires all tenants to acquire their interests at the same time and with the same title. They also do not become a tenant by the entirety, as that refers to a form of ownership exclusively available to married couples.

A Third Person to Whom a Joint Tenant's Interest Is