my bf wants to put a house on my land. what are my rights if you know please let me know?
2006-07-26 12:19:43 · 9 answers · asked by sarah w 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Check with your local County government and probably a lawyer. They should be able to give you more information on your rights as the land owner in your area.
Typically you will continue to own the land regardless of letting someone put a structure on it but before doing so you should get some kind of land lease agreement or legal documentation saying you are retaining ownership of the land etc...
2006-07-26 12:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by malkier8567 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Go to a land lawyer.
2. Draw up a document that states you and your heirs own the land in perpetuity.
3. Draw up a document that states your boyfriend owns the dwelling and not the land.
4. Rethink what you are doing. How long have you known this guy? Is he manipulative? Sounds like a control freak to me who wants to keep you in his sights at all times.
5. Get a new boyfriend.
2006-07-26 20:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in many places, people who live on someone else's land for a particular amount of time (three years in some places, seven years in others, etc.) have what are commonly known as "squatter's rights." This gives them title to the land on which the house sits, other areas that they might have improved (such as if they creates a lawn, planted a garden, put up a shed, etc.) as well as means of entry (like a driveway). The laws that govern squatters do not exist everywhere, and can vary wildly. I would consult an attorney who specializes in property law and have him explain the law as it applies to your jursidiction as well as what your options are. May God bless and keep you.
2006-07-26 19:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by blowry007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your boyfriend to put a ring on your finger, make you an honest woman, then Both of you can put a house on the land.
Honestly you're doing nothing but open up a can of worms if you let this happen without a seriously structured legal arrangement. And even then if could become a problem.
2006-07-26 19:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dubberino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you own land, he owns house. he cannot take it away from you unless you let him or you sell it to him. as long as you have proof the land is yours then you're good. worse comes to worse you can actually tell him to get off your land as in make him move his house off your land if need be. usually though, if he really wants to make things right, he will buy the land from you. usually land is cheaper than the actual house so if it were to come to a lawsuit, you would be most likely reimbursed for the land by making him pay for it.
2006-07-26 19:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...he would be whats called a tennant...you would be his land loard and can kick him off anytime you wish, as long as you dont get married he will own nothing of yours...but if its bothering you that much hire a lawer to draw up papers verafiying that he cant try anything legal to obtain anything...if he pays for the house you might be in trouble...i would just talk freely to a lawer and see what they think, good luck
2006-07-26 19:26:22 · answer #6 · answered by popeye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon your state laws and how good a lawyer you have.
However if you do not contest it in court, eventually you will lose the right to claim the land as yours since by your silence, you have basically agreed to give it to them.
But you have to go to court and you have to contest it.
2006-07-27 01:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by richard Alvarado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your land should have a deed for it. If you trust your gut instincts, go see a lawyer, or just don't do it.
2006-07-26 19:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In real estate transactions of any kind ...........any and all agreements must be put in writing .
I suggest you consult an attorney , well versed in real estate law .
Best of luck !
2006-07-26 20:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by BIGG AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋