Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
What happens if one co-owner wants to sell the property and the other doesn't?
Asked on 9/25/12, 8:42 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
If they cannot agree, a court action in partition, to compel a sale, is the remedy.
Answered on 9/25/12, 8:46 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree with David, that if a dispute cannot be resolved, an action for partition can be initiated.
Answered on 9/25/12, 11:06 am
Yefim Rubinov
Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law
A partition action is the way to solve this issue, unless all parties come to an agreement.
Answered on 9/25/12, 12:25 pm