How to Start a Partition Action in Maryland
How to open a partition case in Maryland when co-owners disagree Detailed answer — what a partition action does and how it starts A partition action is a civil lawsuit that asks a Maryland circuit court to divide or sell real property when co-owners cannot agree on use, division, or sale. In Maryland, co-owners (tenants […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Buy Out Your Siblings’ Interests in a Co‑Owned Home
How to Buy Out Co‑Owners in Maryland: Step‑by‑Step Guide Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a Maryland attorney experienced in real estate and co‑ownership disputes. Detailed answer — what to do to buy out your siblings’ interests in a Maryland‑owned home When multiple people […]
Read article →Maryland — Forcing a Sale When Some Family Co‑Owners Refuse
Summary (Short Answer) Yes — under Maryland law a co‑owner of real property can usually ask the circuit court to force a partition sale when other co‑owners refuse to sell. A partition action can seek either a physical division of the land (partition in kind) or a court‑ordered sale with proceeds divided among owners. Courts […]
Read article →Maryland: Rights When a Co-Owner Holds a Life Tenancy and Occupies the Property
Detailed Answer — How possession and rights work when a co-owner holds a life tenancy in Maryland When someone owns a life estate (a "life tenant") in real property, Maryland law generally gives that person the right to possess and use the property for the duration of the life estate. People who hold the future […]
Read article →Maryland: Life Tenant's Right to Remain in the Home During a Partition
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Maryland law, a person who holds a valid life estate normally has the right to possess and live in the property during the life estate even if co-owners file a partition action. A court handling partition must recognize the life tenant’s possessory interest and will account for it when ordering […]
Read article →Maryland: Filing a Partition Action for Inherited Property When Co-Owners Are Unresponsive
What to expect when seeking court-ordered sale or division of inherited real estate in Maryland Overview If you and others inherited real property and some co-owners won’t respond, Maryland law allows a co-owner to ask the circuit court to force a partition of the property — either a physical division (partition in kind) or a […]
Read article →Maryland: What Happens When Co-Owners Disagree and a Court-Appointed Commissioner Handles a Private Sale
Disclaimer: This is general information about Maryland law and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Maryland attorney. Detailed answer — how Maryland handles a court-appointed commissioner and a private sale when co-owners disagree When co-owners of real estate cannot agree on use, possession, or disposition of the property, […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Force Sale of an Inherited Parcel When a Co‑Heir Refuses to List
How to force the sale of one inherited parcel when a co‑owner refuses to list it Practice area: Real property / probate (Maryland) Quick answer If you and another person (or people) inherited real property in Maryland and one co‑owner refuses to list or sell their share, a co‑owner can file a partition action in […]
Read article →Maryland Guide: Documents to Prove House Expenses in a Partition Case
How to Prove House Expenses in a Maryland Partition Case Quick disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. It explains common practices and evidence you can gather. Consult a licensed Maryland attorney about your specific case. Detailed answer — what paperwork you need and why In a Maryland partition action, a […]
Read article →Maryland: Can I Include Mortgage, Property Taxes, and Carrying Costs in My Share of Sale Proceeds?
How Maryland law treats mortgage, property tax, and other carrying-cost payments when dividing sale proceeds Short answer: It depends on how the property is owned (married spouses, tenants in common, joint tenants), whether a court action (divorce, partition, probate) is involved, and whether you can document that the payments were made from your separate funds […]
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