I own a house with a friend and she changed the locks.
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I own a house with a friend and she changed the locks.
I bought a house with a friend . I moved out and had my husband pay my half of
the mortgage. he still stays there .The house is in me and her name. the electric
ins in mine. I have my stuff locked in a room in the house. she has moved it and
or thrown it out. she also changed the locks. what do i do?
Asked on March 11, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
1) You can sue her to get back into the home: one owner can NOT exclude or lock-out the other owner. Each/every owner has a right to enter, use, and occupy real estate. You can bring a legal action to get a court order requiring that she allow you back in.
2) You can also sue her for the value of the belongings she evidently threw out--she had no right to discard them, and must pay you for them.
Speak to a landlord-tenant attorney: such a lawyer can help you with both legal actions.
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