A friend had recently bought a flat with her boyfriend.
She now wants to sell in order to get her money and start afresh, as the relationship isn't working out - but he doesn't.
He owns about 2/3, she owns the rest.
She also has a child who lives with her/ them (he's not the father).
Providing he doesn't want to buy her out, is there any other way for my friend to get her money back and move out - or even stay there until her son's 16, without having to buy her boyfriend out..?
Thank you.
2007-02-16 22:46:56 · 11 answers · asked by Klara B. 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
she can sell her share and he will have to put up with who ever buys it, she can advertise it as a flat share for sale. That might put him off and he might give in and buy her share.
2007-02-16 22:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She could charge him rent, for her half, and the rent gos up all the time. Or as someone said, sell it to someone else with the knowledge of it being shared. Try this, get a good friend to buy the share, or at least act as if they were going to, he'll probably come around. I had a friend that rented property and if someone didn't want to move out, he say he was getting a divorce and needed a place to stay, and moved in with them. Kick back and have a couple of their beers, and throw a stack on the stove, and their gone!
2007-02-16 22:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a similar situation,legally your friend has rights regarding her share but her b,friend has the casting vote with the majority share.
It would be in his interest to buy her out,matbe he just wants to have a hold over her. They should both sell property at an agreed price and split it up,that way they both get there money and the chance to move on and be happy!
2007-02-17 00:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by matt k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In America, because I assume you are in the UK since you called it a flat. This would be a civil matter. The BF would be made to buy out her equity in the property. This would be a civil matter, and taken care of in court. The BF would likely have to refinance, as things on the mortgage would change significantly with one person leaving the mortgage.
But, again, that is how it works in America.
2007-02-17 03:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your friend really needs to consult a solicitor. I don't think you can force someone to sell their share of a property.
As for her living there until her child is 16 years of age I am not sure if that would be an option because the child is not her partners.
2007-02-16 23:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally, neither partner can be compeeled to sell their share.
In practice it is rarely possible for the one left to keep up the mortgage so it would have to happen by default.
The CAB would probably help with negotiations for him to pay to her an agreed proportion of the one third she has so far laid out.
It may well have to be in installments, though.
0r they could come to a mutual agreement without any third party, but if so they would be wise to have a written agreement.
2007-02-16 22:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by alan h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if her name is on the deed too
if not
does she have any written documents stating she has money in this house/apartment?
well she will have to go to court and she better have an attorney
If he wants to he could tie this up a long time..maybe forever but also if her name is on the deed he cannot sell this either as she has to sign off..get an attorney..or some legal advise
2007-02-16 22:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Post this question under the legal category.
Better still, see a lawyer.
2007-02-19 13:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by wisdom tooth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beat him with a stick until he gives in, sounds like hes being stubborn the fanker.
2007-02-16 23:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by chrisbutters038 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
rent your half out
2007-02-16 23:05:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋