Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

Re: Dead beat friend

It sounds as if you might not know even some of the most basic facts about the situation. You can check with the county recorder's office in the county where the properties are located to see whose name is on the titles. Start by finding that out. Making decisions without all the facts is where a lot of big mistakes come from.

When partners who own real estate together have differences, the legal remedy is often a partition action. Either co-owner can ask the court for a partition, and there is no defense once it is requested. The court orders the property or properties sold, and the proceeds are divided. I would have to research whether your husband can claim his extra contributions to the mortgages from the proceeds of the sale, but I would be surprised if he could not.

If I were you I would immediately stop contributing financially to this situation. All that does is enable your husband to continue accepting abuse from his friend.

This response is for general information purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You are advised to consult the attorney or your choice concerning the details of your case.