Colorado: Forcing a Sale of Family Property When Some Owners Refuse
Can I force a sale of property when some family members want to sell but others refuse? Short answer: Yes — in Colorado a co-owner can ask a court to force the sale (or physical division) of jointly owned real property through a partition action. The court will decide whether to divide the property (“partition […]
Read article →Colorado: What Rights Do I Have When a Co-Owner Holds a Life Tenancy and Occupies the Property?
Quick answer If a co-owner holds a life tenancy (a "life estate") and is occupying the property, that life tenant generally has the right to possess and use the property for the duration of the life estate. Other co-owners (remaindermen or reversioners) hold a future interest and cannot force the life tenant off the property […]
Read article →Can a Life Tenant Remain in the Home During a Partition in Colorado?
Understanding a Life Tenant's Possession Rights During Partition in Colorado Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Colorado attorney for advice about your situation. Detailed Answer When someone holds a life estate (is a life tenant) in Colorado, that person generally has the right to possession of the property for the length […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Colorado When Co‑Owners Won’t Respond
Can you force a sale of inherited property in Colorado when some co-owners won’t respond? Detailed answer — how partition works in Colorado and steps to take This section explains, in plain language, how to pursue a partition action in Colorado when you inherited real property with other owners and some co‑owners do not respond. […]
Read article →Colorado — What happens when co-owners disagree and a court-appointed commissioner sells a share?
What happens when co-owners disagree and the court appoints a commissioner to handle a private sale? Short answer: In Colorado, when co-owners cannot agree and a partition action results in a court-ordered sale, the court may appoint a commissioner to carry out the sale (including a private sale). The commissioner markets the property, negotiates or […]
Read article →Colorado: Forcing Sale of an Inherited Parcel When a Co-Owner Refuses to List
Can you force the sale of an inherited parcel when a co-owner refuses to list it? Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For help with a specific situation, consult a Colorado attorney. Detailed answer — how this works under Colorado law When two or more people hold legal […]
Read article →Colorado: Paperwork to Prove House Expenses in a Partition Case
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Colorado partition cases, you must prove any claimed house-related expenses with admissible, well-organized documentation: original receipts and invoices, proof of payment (canceled checks, bank or credit-card statements, ACH confirmations), contracts and change orders, photos and permits, and, when necessary, authenticated business records or witness testimony. The party seeking a credit […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Colorado to Force Sale of Co-Owned House
How to force a sale of jointly owned Colorado real estate when a co-owner won’t agree Not legal advice. This article explains general Colorado law and steps that people commonly take. Consult a Colorado attorney to apply these ideas to your situation. Detailed Answer — What a partition action is and how it works in […]
Read article →Colorado — Co-owner Requests for Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Division of Sale Proceeds
Detailed Answer When co-owners sell real property in Colorado, the process of dividing net sale proceeds often requires an accounting of mortgages, liens, and expenses paid for repairs or maintenance. You can ask a co-owner to produce mortgage statements and repair receipts, and Colorado law provides ways to enforce an accounting and to adjust each […]
Read article →Forcing a Sale of a Co-Owned Home in Colorado: Options, Process, and Next Steps
Detailed Answer Short summary: If you own a house with two other co-owners in Colorado and you cannot reach an agreement about selling, your primary legal remedy is a court action for partition. A Colorado court can divide the property physically (partition in kind) or order a sale and divide the proceeds (partition by sale). […]
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