Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

1/3 home ownership/deed

Hello.

I have been with my male companion for 25 years. My brother and I owned each half of a house and then my brother sold his half to my companion about 13 years ago. So my companion owns 2/3 of the house and I own a third. The deed is written that way.

I asked my companion if he is willing to buy my third of the house. He refuses. Is there any way a court action can be taken to force him to buy my third? Thank you.


Asked on 4/27/09, 3:39 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Warren Wood Law Offices of Warren Wood

Re: 1/3 home ownership/deed

There is a legal action in Massachusetts that addresses this situation. It is called a "Petition for Partition". In short, it forces the sale of the real property and a proportionate division of the net sales proceeds.

This Office provides free initial consultations and reasonable fees in these type cases.

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Answered on 4/27/09, 3:45 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: 1/3 home ownership/deed

Yes. You can file a Petition to Partition in the Probate Court. You may wish to retain an attorney to assist with this. Good Luck!

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Answered on 4/27/09, 4:13 pm

Re: 1/3 home ownership/deed

An action to partition property will result in an order to sell the home, at which piint, your companion can either buy out your share or allow the entire home to be sold and you would each take your respective shares.

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Answered on 4/27/09, 5:17 pm


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