What legal rights do I have regarding house
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What legal rights do I have regarding house
My ex and I divorced 3 years ago. She got the house which I’m OK with but was to refinance to remove me from the loan which she has not done yet. Now she wants me to sign a Quit Claim but that still leaves me on the loan. What rights do I currently have? Should I refuse to sign the quit claim until she refinances. There is work being done to the house that I As the primary on the loan did not approve of, can I order that to be stopped? I really don’t want to be a jerk about this but I’m not going to be put on the hook for the house if she decides not to pay.
Asked on July 18, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, since the divorce decree or settlement was for her to refinance to remove you from the loan, do not sign the home over to her until she refinances. You can also explain to her that there will be no further work on the home until she refinances and the home is hers solely. She has to honor her obligations for you to honor yours.
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