Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia
If two people are in a deed to a house. Can one take their name off without telling the other person? What would the punishment be if they did do that without telling the other party?
Asked on 10/30/13, 7:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
If someone owns half a house, he can give or sell his half to anyone without the other's consent. Note that he cannot change the loan deed, if there is one, and a transfer may violate a loan deed and cause the debt to be accelerated.
Answered on 10/30/13, 7:44 pm