Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I have a house that I have an equity loan in my name and also I'm on the deed as joint tenant. My question is my partner and I are spliting up and I want to move out. How do I protect my interest in the house? Is there some kind of document I can have drawn up so she can't sell her interest and if she does I have the 1st chance to buy it? I don't want to have a huge legal battle.


Asked on 7/22/09, 2:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Usually, a joint tenant needs to sign a deed transferring the real property. Your partner can sell their joint interest, but there may be few buyers for a tenancy interest. You can make an agreement and record a first right of refusal in the public records.

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Answered on 7/22/09, 3:28 pm


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