Q: Is Possession really 9/10ths the law?
In 2009 I purchased a home for cash and at closing put my son and then girlfriend's name on the property. The house had been rented from May 2011 through December 2013. Recently the now ex girlfriend moved into the property claiming as an owner she could (which I cannot argue). In moving in, she brought a copy of the deed as the police did show up when she set off the alarm. My question is this. Does my son have equal protection under the law to enter the property at will since he is also an owner? Further to that, if he were to give me a Power of Attorney, would that allow me to enter and, in fact also occupy the premises, regardless of the discomfort? Thanks so much for any answers. The property is located in Lee county Florida.
A: You need to see a local real estate attorney about this problem, if you have not done so already.
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