Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
my sister and I own a sandy damaged home and have a buyout offer from fed gov . I want to sell she does not what are my options
Asked on 5/29/15, 12:00 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
You can force a sale by bring an action for partition. The court will compel a sale of the home.
Answered on 5/29/15, 12:04 pm
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
Both answers are correct, but it is the order of what to do. You can request your sister to buy you out, for a fair and reasonable price. One-half of the federal offer seems reasonable, if you have approved the offer. If she refuses, the suit for partition can result in a Court Order compelling her to sell or buy you out.
Answered on 5/29/15, 1:58 pm