Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine
Disagreement over property owned jointly
My sister and I have inherited some property jointly. She told me that her daughter was going to move into our house temporarily while she was waiting to get a house of her own. Now the ''temporary'' stays is looking permanent and my niece is making transformations. I told my sister that I wanted to use the house now and she replied that she would not kick her daughter out. What can I do to get her out.
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Re: Disagreement over property owned jointly
Depending on what the deed says, you both likely have rights to use the house. Your sister can allow someone else to use, but you may be able to require her charge rent, and you should receive half of that. They can't keep you out though, as you have full right to use it.
If you cannot agree on a solution, then you can petition to have the property divided. If that is not practical, you can force the sale of the house and have the proceeds divided evenly between you and your sister.
Feel free to contact me to discuss this further.
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