Maryland: How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale of a Co‑Owned House
Detailed Answer — How a Maryland partition action works and how to start one Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information about Maryland law and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, talk to a licensed Maryland attorney. If you co‑own a house in Maryland with your sister and she […]
Read article →Maryland: Requiring a Co‑owner to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Dividing Sale Proceeds
Short answer Yes — as a co-owner in Maryland you can ask for mortgage payoff/statement information and repair invoices before dividing sale proceeds. You cannot always force a private co-owner to hand them over immediately, but you can demand the documents in writing, and if the other owner refuses you can seek a court-ordered accounting […]
Read article →How to Force a Sale of Co-Owned Property in Maryland: Partition Actions and Your Options
Detailed Answer Short answer: If you co-own real estate in Maryland with two other people and you cannot reach agreement, you can usually force a sale (or a division of the land) by filing a partition action in the Maryland Circuit Court for the county where the property sits. The court can order the property […]
Read article →Filing a Partition Action in Maryland to Split Inherited Property When a Co‑owner Won’t Cooperate
Detailed Answer If you inherited real property in Maryland with one or more co‑owners and a co‑owner refuses to cooperate, you can force a division of the property by filing a partition action in the Circuit Court for the county where the property is located. A partition action asks the court to divide the property […]
Read article →Maryland — How to File a Partition Action to Force Sale or Get a Buyout
Detailed Answer Short overview: In Maryland, a partition action is the civil court process a co-owner uses to divide jointly owned real property when owners cannot agree on what to do. A court can order the property divided physically (partition in kind) or, more commonly for single-family homes, sold with proceeds split among owners. You […]
Read article →Maryland: Forcing a Sale When Heirs Refuse Mediation or Won’t Sign
Can a co‑owner force a sale when other heirs refuse mediation or won’t sign? Short answer: In Maryland, if co‑owners (including heirs) cannot agree, one owner can usually ask the court to divide or sell the property through a partition action. The court can order a sale even if some heirs refuse mediation or decline […]
Read article →Maryland: Guardian ad Litem for Unknown or Unlocatable Heirs in Partition Actions
Can a court appoint a guardian ad litem for unknown or unlocatable heirs in a Maryland partition action? Short answer: Yes. Under Maryland procedure, a court hearing a partition action can appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or other representative to protect the interests of heirs who are minors, incapacitated, unascertained, or cannot be found […]
Read article →How to Verify Your Percentage Ownership in Parents' Real Property — Maryland
Confirming Your Percentage Ownership in Parents' Real Property in Maryland This FAQ-style guide explains how to confirm what share of a home or other real property you own (or might inherit) under Maryland law, what documents to check, and when to get legal help. Detailed Answer — How to determine your ownership percentage Short answer: […]
Read article →How to Start a Partition Lawsuit in Maryland to Divide Inherited Land
Can I force division of inherited land in Maryland when relatives refuse? Short answer: Yes — co-owners can file a partition action in Maryland circuit court to divide or sell jointly owned property when owners cannot agree. This article explains how partition works in Maryland, the steps to start a lawsuit, what the court can […]
Read article →Maryland: How to Divide or Force the Sale of Co-Owned Farmland
Detailed Answer Short overview: Co-owned farmland in Maryland can be divided by agreement or, if co-owners cannot agree, by filing a court action for partition. The court can order a physical division (partition in kind) when feasible or a sale of the property with proceeds divided among the owners. The process begins with verifying ownership […]
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