How to remove someone on a land “contract to own” deal?

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How to remove someone on a land “contract to own” deal?

I own a piece of land that is legally in my name. I sold the land on contract. The buyer has fell behind on payments and almost lost the land due to a tax sale. I paid that. At the court house there is legal documentation saying that if he does pay for it the deed will be turned over to him. Will him falling so far behind and not paying his taxes how do I go about getting that stipulation at the courthouse removed?? He had paid 25% of what he owes but has been late on payments for over a year and a half.

Asked on May 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I am hoping that you had an attorney prepare the paperwork here.  If not, then it is time for you to go and seek legal help.  If he is in "breach" of the contract then you need to sue him and have the document rendered void by a court. But one needs to read the documentation here to determine the best course of action.  It sounds as if you have a good start to having the deal dissolved but it is hard to tell in this forum.  Good luck. 


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