I co-own a house with my girlfriend. Both of our names are on the deed. Who has the right to make the other leave if there is a dispute (that is, we have now evolved to hating each other)?
2007-09-16 13:45:01 · 15 answers · asked by Hopeless 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
you dont have any more rights than she does. you can not put her out and she can not put you out. one will have to buy the other out. meaning. someone can give the other some money an agreed amount. take the other name off the deed. or you can refi with one name and give the other some money. but at this point if the other doesnt agree there is nothing the other can do. but live with it. thats is why you dont do things like this before marriage. cause than at that point a judge could order the sale of the house and split the profit. but you put the cart before the horse. GodBless
2007-09-16 13:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states it depends on how long you have lived together. For example, in Pennsylvania, if you've lived with her for longer than three years (and can prove it) you're considered married and should get a really good lawyer. In a lot of states, it's seven years. If it's not been that long, then neither of you have the right to make the other individual move. In any case, hire a lawyer or a mediator. Hopefully it can be worked out outside of the courtroom. Good luck.
2007-09-16 13:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by sskstru 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
FOOL!
Neither of you can force the other.
That's because YOU AREN'T MARRIED.
If you were to divorce it would be part of the settlement.
As it is the court will view you as "just friends".
I don't know how many times I've made this point (the realtors and mortgage guys won't tell you because they don't want to blow the deal).
NEVER, and I mean NEVER enter into a real estate deal unless you are MARRIED or have written a contract which calls out these provisions.
Dude, you can call a lawyer but I fear he will tell you, YOU ARE SCREWED.
2007-09-16 14:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Flagger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a mortage with both names responsible for paying??? If yes, no one leaves.. Stop fighting till a solution is resolved.... You can get arrested for domestic disturbance... now what jail?? Stop fighting and keep your mouth shut.. Some one buys the other out. Sell the house..Both move out and rent the place...
2007-09-16 14:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one can make the other leave both names are on the deed so if it comes down to it the house will have to be sold
2007-09-16 13:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you both have equal right as far as the law stands. I mean the best thing is to sell the house and split the proceeds.
2007-09-16 14:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by b n real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoever leaves looses in the state of WV. This I know. Why would you think one would have more rights than the other ? Who paid more is of no consequence, meaning the courts do not care about that. That is all I know good luck.
2007-09-16 13:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither of you have the right to kick the other out. However if something illegal is going on, abuse...etc you still have the right to press charges.
2007-09-16 13:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by pismolocal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both own it and neither can make the other leave... I would kick your @ss if you tried to kick me out.. Or burn it to the ground one.. Which ever came first.. This isnot psycho this is what half of the men in america deserve if they are going to be a stupid fool
2007-09-16 13:56:21 · answer #9 · answered by whiteroses202004 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
co own
key word
no one leaves unless the one buys the other out, but the other has to agree...
you're eff'd my friend
2007-09-16 14:01:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋