I co-own unimproved property in state of Maine my partner has not payed taxes in 8 yrs what r my options
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I co-own unimproved property in state of Maine my partner has not payed taxes in 8 yrs what r my options
I co own undeveloped property
in state of Maine my partner
has not payed taxes in 9 yrs
can I remove her from title and
sell property on my own
Asked on February 21, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Maine
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Just because you paid the tax bill doesn't mean that your co-owner no longerhas the right to be on the title or doesn't still have a legal right to the land. Accordingly, you will need their consent to sell and, once sold, they will be entitled to their share of the proceeds. Although, you can try to work out a reimbursement agreement for the taxes that you alone paid.
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