QUESTION
Can a person have the right to own your home if he/she has been paying property tax on my house?
Asked on Jun 07th, 2015 on Real Estate - California
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My husband name is currently on the deed of his parent home and since both parent has passed he basically own that house. His sister has been paying the property tax for 2 years, does she has the right to claim the house is now belong to her and what can my husband do to protect his right?
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If your husband is on title to the property he is the legal owner at this point in time. If his sister is paying the property taxes and living in the home, and claiming that she owns it, she could ultimately have a claim to the property through a process called adverse possession. I would need to know more about what is happening, but it would probably be wise for your husband to start paying the property taxes.
Was your husband on title before his parent's passed away?
Thanks,Jon
Answered on Jun 08th, 2015 at 11:10 AM