Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

What can be done when 5 parties own a house jointly , but 2 of the parties refuse to pay bills on the property( taxes, insurance,etc) as a result there are back taxes and the town says they will take the property in July if not paid. The other 3 parties have paid other bills and the insurance for all but can not afford to pay all of the large sum that is due. This property is a family vacation home in N.H. That has been in the family over 100 years. There is no mortgage.


Asked on 1/12/14, 9:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

The only thing you can do is sue them for contribution unless you want to force the sale of the property.

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Answered on 1/13/14, 7:09 am
Alan Pransky Law Office of Alan J. Pransky

You need to ask a New Hampshire attorney about New Hampshire real estate.

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Answered on 1/13/14, 7:44 am


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