Q: What are my rights if i live in the home my brother inherited from my grandma and he wants to sell it.
I pay the property taxes and keep the upkeep on the home and have lived here with my 2 children who are 13 and 16 for the past 7 years. I only moved here to help him keep the house because he didn't want to move from his home.
A: If there is more to the story, you should consult with an attorney. Based just on what you have said here, it seems you are a month-to-month tenant, entitled to 60 days notice of termination of tenancy.
A: I assume by your statement that you did not inherit a right to the house. I have not seen the deed, so I can't say for sure. But, if your brother is now the sole owner of the house, he has the right to charge you rent, let you stay, or kick you out. There is not much you can do about that. You are now a tenant in the house, and your rights depend on what your brother wants to do with the house.
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