If there are 4 bothers who own a home, can one sell without the others?
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If there are 4 bothers who own a home, can one sell without the others?
We inherited our grandma’s house and one of my bothers is trying to sell behind our back and for well below the value of the property. Can he legal do this?
Asked on February 11, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, he can NOT sell the entire property without the consent of his co- or fellow owners: he cannot sell anyone's interest but his own.
If the four of you own it as "tenants in common" and as "joint tenants with right of survivorship," he can sell his interest in or share of the home (i.e. his 25%), in which case someone else will become a co-owner with you.,
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