Disputes with co-owners
Our Dispute Resolution Team of experienced, specialist lawyers is dedicated to helping you when disputes arise.
Have you split up? Does your co-owner want to sell the property but you want to remain in it, or vice versa? Are you disputing your share of the property?
We will provide you with clear, concise and cost effective advice in finding the best way forward for you.
Please note that if the disputing co-owners are married or have children living with them, our Family Department can assist you instead as different rules will apply.
Disputes frequently arise in this area, particularly where a property is registered in one person’s name but another person is claiming an entitlement to a share of the ownership because they have, for example, contributed to the purchase price, paid the mortgage or paid for extensive work on the property.
This can be a very stressful situation, and we are here to provide you with guidance and support to ensure the best possible outcome for you. We have unrivalled expertise in this area, providing you with a strategic approach in solving your problem.
Did you enter into a declaration of trust when you bought the property? This may help clarify matters. For further information on declarations of trust, click here.
The first point of call will be to review the title deeds and how the property will be dealt with will depend on the answer provided in the deeds. You may hold the property in equal shares (joint tenants) or in defined and generally unequal shares (tenants in common).
We will advise you on your options and work with you to resolve your dispute as quickly as possible. If Court action is unavoidable, we will guide you through this process to ensure that your case is thoroughly investigate and effectively presented.
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