Full question:
I bought a piece of property with another individual we have a notarized paper that we bought it from a gentleman the other party has went and sold the property without my permission is that legal
- Category: Misc
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
If you co-own property, whether it's real or personal, the rules about selling it depend on how the ownership is structured. For real property, there should be a deed. If it’s personal property and titled as "John Doe AND Mary Doe," both signatures are typically required to sell. If it’s titled as "OR," one signature may suffice, but usually both would sign.
You may have a legal claim against your co-owner for selling the property without your permission. You could seek to have the sale reversed, but pursuing this might be costly, potentially more than the property's value. Small claims court might be an option if the amount is within their limits.
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