What to do if I would like to sell a piece of property that is currently jointly owned with a partner but the partner is unwilling to sell?

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What to do if I would like to sell a piece of property that is currently jointly owned with a partner but the partner is unwilling to sell?

Neither of us is capable of “buying out” the other. What form do I need to file with a Court of Common Pleas to dissolve the joint partnership?

Asked on November 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina

Answers:

Wayne Patterson / Wayne Patterson Attorney at Law

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I am sorry to hear of your dilemma.  You will need to file for what is called a partition suit in the circuit court. The court will order the property to be sold at public auction. There is no standard form, a summons and complaint will have to be drafted for your specific situation. Any local business law attorney should be able to handle this for you.


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