Kitty Hawk, NC asked in Real Estate Law for North Carolina

Q: A historical piece was uncovered by a new homeowner and he wont give it to a descendant of the home.

I used to own the home that belonged to my great grandfather and then my grand parents where i grew up. A piece of the structure was used to make siding from a piece a wood that was the property of the US Coast Gaurd where my great grandfather was employed in the life saving service. The sign was uncovered after the new homeowner was residing the house. I asked for the sign and explained the historical and family value and he has stated that he is going to keep it. Is there anything I can do legally? I was going to loan it to a local historical museum if i was able to get it.

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Angela L. Haas
Angela L. Haas
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  • Raleigh, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: Unfortunately, when the home was sold, the buyer purchased the home and the land, and it therefore legally belongs to the buyer.

Amanda Bowden Johnson
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  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: When the property was sold, that included the sign and everything that came with the property. Even things that you forgot about or were unaware of. Since you have already asked and been told no, there is likely not anything else that you can legally do - except maybe offer to purchase it from the new owner.

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