Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: tennents in common

There is a general rule of law that tenants in common are equally liable to each other for necessary expenses for the upkeep and maintenance of real property. If you have paid more than your 1/2, you may be able to bring an action for contribution. Also, if you cannot agree on how to deal or dispose of the property, you may be able to bring an action for partition of the property. If you wish to discuss this further, please call the Law Offices of John DeLancett,PL

Re: tennents in common

There is a complicated provision of Florida law called the Statute of Frauds that may affect your rights in this case. A contract such as this one that is not written may be voidable, meaning she may not be legally obligated to pay her half of the utilities. That being said, you are not without a legal remedy. There may be things you can do to protect your rights.

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