Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
An ex-boyfriend and I had bought a house/property and have parted ways. I have asked him repeatedly to buy me out and he refuses. My name is still on the Deed and I don't reside on the property anymore. My question: is there a legal way to divide up the property?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes you take him to court in a partition action.
{John}
Mr. Davidson is right. You can file a complaint to force a sale of the property "in lieu of partition." Partition simply means to divide it up - but since you can't very well split a house down the middle, courts will order that it be sold and the sale proceeds divided between the owners.
That, of course, usually leads to a fight about how the proceeds will be divided, with each owner demanding credits/debits of the others -- but it's the only game in town, so you should consult with a local attorney to get this going.
Best of luck to you.
Cary B. Hall, Esquire
Law Offices of Cary B. Hall, L.L.C.
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Souderton, PA 18964
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