Q: My stepsister's daugh & I got in an argument. Can the daugh stop me from visiting my disabled brother?
My brother and my stepsister are both disabled. The daughter says I can't come to "her" home". The only thing she pays is 1/3 of the rent, and she has a 20 yr old, 16 yr old & 1 yr old living their also. All three adults are on the rental agreement. Can she stop me from coming to "his" home to visit him? She also won't allow her (disabled) mother to talk to me. My stepsister only calls me when her daughter isn't around. She is afraid of her.
A: You need to talk to DFCS if you are concerned about potential elder abuse. Otherwise, if she has an interest in the property she can keep you out if you are not invited by another co-renter.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I agree with my colleague. If she legally lives there she can keep you out. You should also report any abuse that you suspect is taking place. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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