If partners occupy a home and 1 partner’s name is on title although the other partner has an “equitable interest” in it, can the titled partner evict the other?
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If partners occupy a home and 1 partner’s name is on title although the other partner has an “equitable interest” in it, can the titled partner evict the other?
Asked on July 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, owners of a piece of real property absent a written agreement to the contrary have the legal right to occupy the parcel. As such, one owner cannot legally evict the other owner regardless of the "equitable ownership interest" absent a written agreement allowing such.
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