Q: What course of action if any can a take on someone that walked out of a mortgage?
Back in May 2012 I purchased a house with my twin brother that is in California, he was supposed to move in Sept 2012. He decided to wait and stay at his job for another year and after that had some health issues and didn't end up moving out until 2015. Well it didn't last in 2016 he moved out stating the house is too small( he saw blueprints) half the stuff isn't his( I couldn't live in an empty house). When everyone knew he just wanted to go back to California. My question is can I do anything? My wife and I took care of everything the purchase, signing etc and our names are the only involved beside a gift letter from him. I wouldn't of purchased this place just for me as its far more than I wanted. The only proof I have he agreed to the purchase is friends and family. Thank you in advance
A:
Doesn't look like you have much to go on.
Gift letters are sent as gifts not to become part owner.
He didn't send you a partial down payment toward the purchase.
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