Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
My boyfriend and I built a house. I own the property it is on but the mortgage is in both of our names. We are splitting up. What are my rights?
Asked on 8/30/12, 9:04 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yefim Rubinov
Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law
You have rights. Did he contribute to payment? Is his name on the deed? if yes then seek a buy out or sell the house or if he refuses, then start a partition action.
Answered on 8/30/12, 9:14 am
Walter LeVine
Walter D. LeVine, Esq.
I agree with Yefim. Possibly, your rights may be slightly larger since you own the land on which the house was built, and if his name was never put on the Deed. You might even have the right to charge rent for a land lease until the house is sold. I suggest contacting a good local attorney familiar with real estate law to assist you.
Answered on 8/30/12, 11:01 am
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