My husband was the only child of 8 who didn't have a place of his own to live, so before his mother passed away she asked him to move into her house and take care of things. We have asked his siblings to buy the house and they say no. We have fixed the house up somewhat but it needs a lot more work but we have been hesitant since it doesn't have insurance because it is in heirship still. We do not pay rent, we pay taxes and keep everything up. My husband is constantly helping his siblings out with money. Now, one of his sisters is having financial trouble and we are just "thinking" that she is going to try to get us to all of a sudden pay her rent or ask us to move out so she can move in. If anyone knows anything about the law, please answer this question with advice. We do plan on moving out but we wanted to wait a couple of years to get a nice down payment. But that is going to keep up from fixing this house up even more, we can't afford both. Serious answers only please.
2007-09-15 06:22:33 · 4 answers · asked by karenmbs 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your situation is terribly dependant on a number of issues that are all influenced by your local laws. You have probate issues, real estate ownership issues, tenant issues and the like.
You need to get a local attorney that is familiar with probate and real estate law, to see where your standing is and what your options are.
If nothing else - I would be very interested in seeing the probate finished.
2007-09-15 06:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by rlloydevans 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, you need a lawyer. I don't understand why the ownership of the house is still up in the air 10+ years later. You may owe rent to all the other siblings (pro-rated for the taxes you've been paying). This needs to get settled right away.
2007-09-15 13:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a good thing to consult with a lawyer with. A consultation is FREE for the first half hour or hour, depending on the law firm, so call around and arrange a meeting, There's nothing that says you can't get a consultation from several law firms, so go to the first, see what else you need to find out and consult with a second or third place before deciding what to do.
2007-09-15 13:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You better get advise from a lawyer on this one. Only an attorney in your state can give you all the answers you want as to the legalities involved.
2007-09-15 13:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by petra 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋