Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Bahamas

my father has life tenecy of the house i own. He has an outstanding bill with a judgement from the courts to pay. I ask can the courts demand payment from me. And can the collecting agency make a legal claim on my house.


Asked on 9/02/09, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Gouthro Gouthro & Co.

This is a good question.

A life tenancy is not an estate in fee simple absolute. A life tenant has only the right to occupy the Property. A life tenant is not an owner of the Property therefore a Judgment against the Life Tenant cannot attach to the Property.

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Answered on 9/02/09, 5:21 pm


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