Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
If a condiminium is in two names with equal ownership can one party transfer there ownership over to someone else? This is in the state of Florida.
Both owners are still alive and neither live in this unit.
Asked on 2/13/11, 8:45 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
John Harmon
The Law Office of John W. Harmon
Depends, but at a general rule, either or both party can sell/transfer their interest, unless there is a written agreement stating otherwise.
Answered on 2/13/11, 9:14 am
Yes. Unless there is an agreement to the contrary. However, being a condominium, the condominium has to approve the new owner.
Answered on 2/13/11, 12:40 pm