What personal items is a co-owner allowed to take from the home when they move out?
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l bought a home with my cousin 3 years ago; she has not paid any bills in 2 years. I pay them all, problems are getting worse, she has alot of personal problems. I decided to move out and I need to know if I am allowed to take the things from the home that I payed for or are still paying for, i.e. bedroom furniture, desk, computer, living room and TV. She told me that she spoke with a lawyer and everything needs to stay there. I need to know my rights.
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Since you purchased them, they are yours, unless a different agreement was arranged. The issue is how to remove them without a dispute.
If you still have receipts for any of these things, you can take them. I'd put those receipts together, make 2-3 sets of photocopies, and keep the originals and one copy in a safe place, maybe off-premises if possible, right now.
The fact that you were sharing a house with her doesn't give her any claim at all, on movable personal property that you bought solely with your own money, including your own separate credit (not on a joint account). With the receipts, you can prove ownership; if she or her lawyer try to stop you, get an attorney of your own.
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