Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

10,000.00

I went in on a deal with my boyfriend a year ago. House was purchased with his name on the note and mine on the deed = I supplied the downpayment and monies for improvements done to a sum of approximately $10,000.00 to which there was a verbal agreement that in the event of a death or separation I would be reimursed, however I have not been and would like to know if I have any legal recourse. Please advise. Thank you

Melissa


Asked on 12/30/08, 11:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: 10,000.00

With your name on the deed, you are an owner of the property and the home cannot be sold without your permission. Talk to me about the specifics of your deal (ie. was bf on the deed as well). If you need, we can force the sale.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 12:00 pm
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: 10,000.00

If your name is on the deed, the house can not be sold without your signature. You can certainly enforce receiving monies from the sale of your own property. This is a civil issue, not a criminal issue. Simply have the attorney who handles the sale issue a check to you for part of the sale price. I do not know what your deed looks like but you should certainly hire an attorney to pursue your rights in the property.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 12:49 pm


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