How to Force the Sale of Co-Owned Property in Maryland
Can I Force the Sale of a Co-Owned Property When My Co-Owner Refuses Mediation? Short answer: In Maryland you can usually force a sale (or division) of real property owned jointly by filing a partition action in the Circuit Court. A co-owner’s refusal to mediate does not block a partition lawsuit. Maryland law gives courts […]
Read article →Maryland: Options to Divide or Force Sale of Co-Owned Farmland
How to divide or force the sale of co-owned farmland in Maryland when heirs can’t agree Short answer: If heirs who own farmland together cannot reach an agreement, Maryland law allows any co-owner to file a partition action in court to seek either a physical division of the land (partition in kind) or a court-ordered […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Action in Maryland: Steps When a Co‑Owner Refuses to Agree
How to Start a Partition Action in Maryland When a Co‑Owner Refuses to Agree Short answer: In Maryland you must file a civil partition action in the Circuit Court where the property is located, name all owners and interested parties, plead your ownership interest and the request for partition (in kind or by sale), serve […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Force a Partition Sale of an Inherited House You Co-Own
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Maryland, a co-owner can force a partition action in the circuit court where the property is located. The court can order a physical division (partition in kind) if the land can be divided fairly, or order a sale (partition by sale) if a division is impractical or would unfairly harm […]
Read article →Defending a Co-Tenant’s Partition Action in Maryland: What to Do When a Sibling Seeks to Force-Sell an Inherited Home
How to Defend a Partition Action in Maryland Not legal advice. This article explains common Maryland law issues and practical steps. Consult a Maryland attorney for advice about your case. Short answer If a co-tenant (for example, a sibling) files a partition action to force the sale of an inherited house in Maryland, you have […]
Read article →Maryland: What Happens If a Co‑Tenant Refinances or Takes a Home Equity Loan Without Your Approval?
What to do if a co‑tenant refinances or takes a home equity loan on inherited Maryland property without your approval Short answer: Whether a co‑tenant can encumber the property without your consent depends on how title is held, what the lender requires, and what documents were signed. In Maryland, a co‑tenant may be able to […]
Read article →Maryland: What Can a Co-Owner Do If Another Co-Owner Sells the Property Without Agreement?
Can a co-owner sell the property without the other co-owner’s agreement? Short answer: Under Maryland law, a co-owner (a tenant in common) can usually transfer or sell only their own ownership share without the other co-owner’s permission. The buyer receives that share, not the entire property. If a sale or transfer was improper, the non-selling […]
Read article →Maryland — How to Buy Out Your Siblings’ Interests in an Inherited Property Instead of Selling
Can I buy out my siblings’ interests in our father’s property in Maryland instead of selling it? Short answer: Yes — in many cases one co-owner can buy out the others rather than sell the property. The usual path is to confirm how title is held, establish each person’s ownership share and the property value, […]
Read article →Maryland: How to File a Partition Action or Petition for Sale of Inherited Real Estate When Some Heirs Are Minors
What to do when some heirs are minors: filing a partition action or petition for sale for inherited real estate in Maryland Short answer: In Maryland, any co-owner (including an heir) may ask the circuit court to divide or sell jointly owned property through a partition action. When some heirs are minors, the court protects […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Force Sale or Division of Family Land (Partition Rights & Steps)
Can I force a sale or division of family land I own with siblings and their children? Short answer: Under Maryland law, any co-owner of real property held as tenants in common or other undivided interest may ask a court to partition the property. If the court determines a fair physical division (partition in kind) […]
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