Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

we are living in my father in laws house he told us when we moved in if we pay the taxes its ours now 8 years later hes kicking us out says its not ours we would like to know if he has the right to do this is there a law that if we paid the taxes does he lose the rights to his property


Asked on 3/25/12, 3:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Unless you had a written agreement whereby he would transfer the property to you if you paid the taxes, you have no rights. Also, such an agreement would have to specify how long it would be before his obligation would arise.

You should consult with a lawyer about how your father-in-law is kicking you out - you may have some rights and he would have to follow appropriate procedures., which involve a court action.

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Answered on 3/25/12, 8:27 pm


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