Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Owning a house with someone but not married

What are my options if I owe a house with someone who I am not married to and has lost his job and can not pay for his 1/2 of the mortgage? If he defaults on the loan and take me down with him?


Asked on 1/26/08, 6:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Owning a house with someone but not married

Either pick up his half of the mortgage, or contact the lender and ask if they could forebear for a few months until he gets back on his feet. They might require you to pay the interest and tack on the principal to the end of the loan. Good luck!

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Answered on 1/27/08, 5:00 am


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