QUESTION
If I had a lease with my mom but am now a co-owner due to her death, I am still obligated as a tenant?
Asked on Dec 15th, 2016 on Estate Planning - Louisiana
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Does the lease and its terms become null and void if I am now a co-owner? My sister who is the executor of my mother's estate, is also co-owner in the property with my and got me evicted for not paying my rent after my mom died. I was told I did not have to pay rent because I am now a co-owner, not a tenant.
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James G. Maguire
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If you are a co-owner you cannot be evicted.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2017 at 9:05 AM