Q: My mom & I are on the deed to my current residence, she doesn't live here, I pay the taxes. I want to sell she doesn't.
There was a verbal contract in place to sign the house over me after my divorce was finalized. She is now unwilling to do that, and she's unwilling to sell and split the money from the sale. She made me a very low ball offer that isn't half of what the house is worth, not sure what can be done at this time as we are estranged and our only form of contact is email or her leaving post it notes on my front door. I am ready to leave this area and want to start over and leave this drama behind me. She's unwilling to make a clean easy break of it, so I'm looking for legal advice on getting the best possible outcome. I am located in Columbus, Ohio
A:
In order to advise you of what the best outcome may be, a more detailed analysis of your situation is needed. An attorney would need to review how the title is held and discuss steps to take. Unfortunately, oral agreements related to real estate are not enforceable due to a legal doctrine known as the statute of frauds. See Section 1335.04 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Best of luck.
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