Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Hi. I co-own a townhome with my ex-boyfriend. I do not live in it, I can't. He doesn't allow me access into the home and won't provide me with a key. I plan to change that soon by changing the locks and then giving him a key to it. I want him to sell the house but he refuses to and he is moving his fiancee in soon. I just want whats due to me and for all the work I put into the house. He broke up with me after I did all of that. He has paid the mortgage all these years but only $200 of it, there have always been 2 other men living in the house who pay rent. They were supposed to move out shortly after the house was purchased but he never made them move which is when I started to realize I got played. I have 3 questions: What is pro-rata? and what is ouster? And is it possible to have been asked to co-sign on a house fraudalantly?- you co-signed under certain circumstances and shortly after the house is bought A NUMBER of things start to happen that definitely let you know you are not getting married and not going to ever reside there. I would truly appreciate you answering these questions for me. I am 24 years old, have ovarian cancer and I need to make some moves and just don't have the cash right now to do expensive things but need to know my rights at least.


Asked on 9/01/09, 2:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Philip Duvalsaint Philip A. Duvalsaint, PLLC

You can sue for partition and have the house sold (or he can buy you out) and have the proceeds split. You may even be able to seek an accounting of all rents paid to date. You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.

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Answered on 9/01/09, 3:39 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

sue

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Answered on 9/01/09, 4:15 pm


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