North Dakota: Forcing a Sale When Some Family Members Refuse to Sell
What to Do When Some Co-Owners Refuse to Sell Real Property in North Dakota Detailed Answer — How North Dakota law handles forced sale of jointly owned property If owners of the same real property cannot agree about selling, one or more co-owners may ask a court to resolve the dispute by ordering a division […]
Read article →North Dakota — Rights When a Co‑Owner Holds a Life Tenancy and Occupies the Property
Detailed Answer — Understanding Rights When a Co‑Owner Holds a Life Tenancy and Lives in the Property When one co‑owner holds a life estate (a life tenancy) and is living on the property, that person generally has the legal right to possess and use the property for the duration of the life estate. Other co‑owners […]
Read article →North Dakota: Can a Life Tenant Stay Living in the House During a Partition?
Disclaimer: This article is informational only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation under North Dakota law, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Detailed Answer Basic concepts: life estate and partition A life tenant holds a life estate: the right to possess and use the property […]
Read article →North Dakota: How to File a Partition Action for Inherited Property When Co-Owners Are Unresponsive
This FAQ-style guide explains how to pursue a court-ordered division (partition) of inherited real property under North Dakota law when some co-owners do not respond. It walks through the typical steps, procedural tools the court can use when owners are missing or uncooperative, and practical tips to prepare. This is general information, not legal advice. […]
Read article →North Dakota: What Happens When a Court-Appointed Commissioner Manages a Private Sale in a Partition Case
Detailed answer Short summary: When co-owners cannot agree and a North Dakota court appoints a commissioner to handle a private sale of a co-owner’s share, the court-directed process gives the commissioner authority to value, market, negotiate, and propose a sale to the court. The court reviews the commissioner’s report, hears objections, and issues an order […]
Read article →North Dakota: Forcing Sale of an Inherited Parcel When a Co‑Owner Refuses to List
How to Force the Sale of an Inherited Parcel When a Co-Heir Refuses to List It — North Dakota Short answer: If you and a family member inherited real property together and one co‑owner refuses to list or sell, you can ask a North Dakota district court to order a partition of the property. If […]
Read article →North Dakota — Paperwork Needed to Prove House Expenses in a Partition Case
Detailed Answer In a North Dakota partition action, the court will want clear, reliable proof of any expenses you claim were paid on behalf of the property (mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, repairs, improvements, utilities, etc.). The goal is to show both that the expense was actually paid and that it benefitted the property or reduced […]
Read article →North Dakota: Recovering Mortgage, Property Tax, and Carrying Costs From Sale Proceeds
How North Dakota law treats mortgage, property tax, and carrying-cost payments when real estate is sold This FAQ explains, in plain language, when you can recover mortgage payments, property taxes, and other carrying costs from the proceeds of a sale of real property in North Dakota. It covers common situations (co-owners who are not married, […]
Read article →North Dakota: Can a Co-Owner Be Required to Produce Mortgage Statements and Repair Receipts Before Dividing Sale Proceeds?
Detailed Answer — What North Dakota law says about accounting, mortgage payoffs, and repair receipts Short answer: You can ask a co-owner for mortgage statements and repair receipts, and North Dakota courts can require production of those documents in a partition or accounting case. However, a co‑owner’s obligation to provide documents is enforced through legal […]
Read article →Forcing the Sale of a Co-Owned House in North Dakota: What to Know
FAQ — Forcing the Sale Among Co-Owners in North Dakota Short answer: If you and the other co-owners cannot agree, you can usually ask a North Dakota district court to order a partition of the property. If the court finds physical division impractical, it can order a sale and divide the proceeds among owners after […]
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