Do I still have rights to the property as a joint tenant even though I do not live there?
Full Question:
I currently own a home with another individual and the property is listed as joint tenants in common with right of survivorship. I am on the deed, title, and mortgage. I am currently working on a buy-out agreement with this individual. By law, am I entitled to have a key to
access this property even though I currently do not live there or have personal belongings there?
04/29/2009 |
Category: Real Property ยป Joint Tenants |
State: ALL |
#16407
Answer:
Each joint tenant has an equal, undivided interest in the whole property. Each joint tenant may enter onto, take possession of the whole, occupy, and use every portion of the common property. However, a court order, such a restraining order, may alter this right.