I own a Condominium (joint tenants) with my ex-fiancée (not married). What are my legal options to: a) have fiancée to buy me out, b) have fiancée t
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I own a Condominium (joint tenants) with my ex-fiancée (not married). What are my legal options to: a) have fiancée to buy me out, b) have fiancée t
Hello, I own a condominium (joint tenants) with my ex-fiancée (not married). We have split up & I have moved out. Ex-fiancée will not pay the mortgage. What are my legal options? Can I force an arbitration settlement? Can I force a sale? Can I do this without a Lawyer? Ex-fiancée will not buy me out (I have 80% of the equity, mortgage is not upside down) nor sell to me. Refuses to discuss the matter with me. Thank you
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Real Estate Law, California
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B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You should be able to force a sale. In many states, you would file a lawsuit for "partition," a common law remedy that divides property between owners; where the property can't be divided up itself, it will be sold and the court divides up the proceeds. I wouldn't suggest doing this without a lawyer; one place to look for an attorney in your area is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Of course, you're also concerned with what happens in the meantime. Your lawyer will need to review all the detailed facts, for advice you can rely on.
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