Q: I want to sell a condo that has my ex-girlfriend on the title. She has no monetary interest. What is she owed?
A: If your ex-girlfriend is on title - meaning that her name is one the deed - then you cannot sell and unless she also signs off on the transaction. As to what she is entitled to, that would depend on what your deed says and whether there are any other ancillary agreements. Assuming she is on the deed and you are tenants in common, she is entitled to 50% of the net proceeds. Unless she consents to a lesser amount, you would need a court (or mediator) to perform an accounting to determine who paid what carrying costs, etc.
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