Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

My Sister entered a verbal contract with a roomate inorder to have his name on the deed at the time of purchase. The terms of contract was that he would pay half of the debt. Time went by and my Sister made all the payments and he made exuses as to why he could not hold up his end. In 2006 he abandend the property and her and left her the debt. They were Together for 11 years. Now he wants half the resale value of the house. She wants to keep her home if possible. She lives in Saratoga County, NY.. After cosultations with her own legal council with or without arbitration she was informed that an escro acount had to be established of the amount of $35,000 that his attorny would hold before discovery. Is it possible to forgo the escro account and force discovery by openly sueing him (the roomate) for Breech of Contract?


Asked on 3/25/11, 11:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

There is already a legal representation in place. This is not the place to second-guess present counsel. The only way to pursue this is to do it right, with an actual consultation. I am too far away to make this practical, and I do wish you luck.

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Answered on 3/27/11, 3:02 pm


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