Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

I have a real estate partnership with another person. He owns 2/3 and I own 1/3. We have agreed to sell the property. His name is on the mortgage and the deeds as I 'bought' into the property. Can I list the property with a Realtor or does he have to do this because his name is on the deeds and mortgage.?


Asked on 4/01/11, 2:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Only the legal owner can list and sell a property.

I hope that you have a written agreement about the partnership, and that something was recorded indicating that you have an interest in the property. Without an interest that is known to others by way of a recorded document, you might be left out in the cold.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 4/01/11, 3:14 pm


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