Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
My family owns a cottage . 7 people own it the family. 1 person owns 57% of that cottage. My Question is can the person who owns 57% Force the other owners to sell out to him. Or can he force the sale of the cottage on his own to a outside party, with out our approval.
Asked on 3/24/17, 6:24 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
He can file a petition to partition which will force a sale of the real estate. During the process, any one of the owners can negotiate to buy out the others.
Answered on 3/24/17, 7:59 am
He can file a Petition for Partition to force the sale of the property. However, anyone can purchase the property during the process of selling the property,
Answered on 3/24/17, 8:50 am
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