Oregon: Forcing Sale of Family Property When Some Relatives Refuse
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This page provides general information about Oregon law and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Oregon attorney. What the law allows: forcing a sale when co‑owners disagree When people own real property together in Oregon (for example, family members who inherited […]
Read article →Oregon: Rights When a Co-Owner Lives in Property Under a Life Tenancy
Understanding Possession and Rights When a Co-Owner Holds a Life Tenancy in Oregon Not legal advice. This article explains general Oregon property law concepts to help you decide whether to consult an attorney. Detailed answer: what a life tenancy means and what rights each co-owner has What is a life tenancy (life estate)? A life […]
Read article →Life Tenant Rights During Partition in Oregon
Can a life tenant remain living in the house during a partition action in Oregon? Quick answer: In Oregon, a recorded life estate generally gives the life tenant the right to possession for life, and that right does not automatically end because a co-owner files a partition action. However, the court handling the partition can […]
Read article →How to File a Partition Action in Oregon for Inherited Property When Some Owners Don’t Respond
Filing a partition action in Oregon when some co‑owners of an inherited property don’t respond Quick answer: In Oregon you can ask a county circuit court to partition (divide or sell) real property even if some heirs or co‑owners won’t cooperate, as long as the court can acquire jurisdiction over those owners through proper service. […]
Read article →Oregon — What Happens When Co-Owners Disagree and a Court-Appointed Commissioner Handles a Private Sale
Detailed Answer Under Oregon law, when co-owners cannot agree about what to do with jointly owned real property, one co-owner can file a partition action in court. The court may divide the land physically (partition in kind) or order it sold and the proceeds divided (partition by sale). Oregon’s partition statutes and procedures are found […]
Read article →How to Force the Sale of an Inherited Parcel in Oregon
What to expect when a co‑owner refuses to list an inherited parcel in Oregon Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. Consult an Oregon attorney for guidance about your specific situation. Detailed answer — legal path to force a sale in Oregon If an inherited parcel is co‑owned and one co‑owner refuses to cooperate […]
Read article →What Paperwork Proves House Expenses in an Oregon Partition Case
How to Prove House Expenses in an Oregon Partition Case Short answer: In an Oregon partition action you prove expenses on the property with contemporaneous documentation that ties payments to the property (receipts, invoices, cancelled checks, bank or credit-card statements, mortgage/tax/HOA bills, permits, contractor contracts), supported by photos, contractor affidavits, and a clear accounting. The […]
Read article →Oregon: Recovering Mortgage, Property Tax, and Carrying Costs From Sale Proceeds
Detailed Answer When you sell real estate in Oregon, whether you can recover the mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, repairs, and other carrying costs you paid before the sale depends on three main things: Who holds title and the ownership shares. Whether there is a written agreement (co‑owner agreement, prenuptial agreement, buy‑sell agreement, etc.). Which […]
Read article →Oregon: Requiring a Co‑Owner to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Dividing Sale Proceeds
Detailed Answer When co‑owners sell jointly owned real property in Oregon, the sale proceeds do not automatically get split evenly without regard to contributions. A co‑owner who paid mortgage installments, property taxes, insurance, or paid for repairs and improvements can seek a credit or reimbursement for those outlays before the final distribution. To obtain such […]
Read article →Oregon: How to Force the Sale of a House Shared with Co-Owners
How partition actions work in Oregon and how to force a sale of shared real estate When co-owners of a house cannot agree about keeping, selling, or dividing the property, Oregon law gives one or more owners a way to ask the court to divide or sell the property. The court process is called a […]
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