Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Connecticut

Can a Husband or Wife rent a property , that they both own together in joint tenancy, on their own in Connecticut? (sign on their own listing and lease agreements). In a case where one of the spouses is very ill.


Asked on 9/21/12, 7:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

Yes, so long as the ill spouse is coherent and knows what he/she is doing.

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Answered on 9/22/12, 6:50 am
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

The ills spouse should sign a power of attorney giving the other spouse the authority to rent the property. (and handle other affairs) if that ill spouse is competent to sign one. This is the better solution.

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Answered on 9/23/12, 4:19 pm


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