Q: I am duel owner on a property with my aunt. I want to sell but she refuses to speak to me. how can I force a sell?
her son is living in home and destroying it. She hasn't been in the home in 8-10 years. I've tried to evict him but she overwrites me every time. He isn't paying the taxes(the only thing he had to pay) She is refusing to speak to me at all. I want to sell or have her buy me out of my half. if I take this to court to have judge force us to sell and split the odds, will it be a sell for the property's worth or would it go into an auction? It won't be long before the city of Radford takes it from the back taxes due. I feel like my hands are tied, I just need some reliable answers and help.
A: A petition for sale in lieu of partition has a specific provision in Virginia law, and the legal fees get reimbursed from the sale. While you are at it, add a count for contribution for his half of all expenses.
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