Q: Parents left me their property. Bother has allowed others to come on property to live.
Alright my mother and father passed away this last year. My parents left me on the deed as the property owner of their land. My mom told me her wishes and I have honored them. My brother has been staying on the property and has now allowed others to come on the property and live. I would like to have the people he just allowed to come on the property removed. My bother has been charging these people an unknown amount of rent. Can I just call local law enforcement and have them removed for trespassing? Then the matter with my brother. I have knowingly allowed him to stay on the land and live. Would I need to follow my states eviction process or since he never paid anything could I also just have him removed?
Also the house these people are staying in has no bathroom, no water or air conditioning. If something was to happen to these people would I be liable for injuries?
A:
Sorry for you issues.
Assuming that your parents had clear title and they deeded the property to you, then you are the owner. Be sure the deed is filed with the county clerk.
You would need eviction proceedings to remove all unwanted tenants.
You could potentially be liable for anybody hurt on your property. You should visit with a local attorney about eviction and other issues.
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