Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

25 percent co owner of house has been locked out by sibling with 25 percent co ownership. what legal action do I take to regain entry?


Asked on 10/01/12, 9:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You need to speak to a competent real estate attorney. It sounds as though you have a tenancy in common, which is governed by quirky rules. For example, although each owner may only have fractional ownership, each owner is allowed to access the entire property. Special rules govern situations known as "ouster" and I cannot tell from your post whether ouster has occurred.

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Answered on 10/05/12, 10:00 am


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