How do I need to handle being evicted from inherited property?

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How do I need to handle being evicted from inherited property?

My grandmother left her house to her children. My mom recently moved out and

I have been living with my mom for 20 years. My aunt is now trying to put me

out but my mom has been the only one paying the taxes and repairs. My aunt

sent me a notice to vacate today.

Asked on October 15, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Who owns the house? Is it owned equally by your mother (whether or not she lives there) and your aunt, which is what your question implies? If you mother is an owner of the house, then so long as she wants to let you stay, your aunt cannot remove you: any owner of a home (anyone on the title or deed) has the right to let "guests" stay there, even indefinitely (a "guest" is anyone not an owner who is also  not a rent paying tenant). So as long as one owner (your mother) wants to let you stay, you may.
If you aunt does try to file a court case against you to remove you, to defend the case, you'd need your mother to show up to court, prove (e.g. with a copy of deed or title) her ownership, and state she is giving you permission to occupy the home.


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