Can I move into a house that my brother and I inherited? 3 Answers as of December 15, 2011

Can I move in to a house that my brother and me inherited from my parents? Were both owners. I need to stay there because I am having trouble paying rent.

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Law Offices of Frances Headley | Frances Headley
Co-owners of property share all of the rights and responsibilities of ownership. You are entitled to occupancy but so is he. You should work out a fair agreement between you as to how you will share the expenses of the property and how you will compensate him if you are going to exclusively occupy the property. Then write down your agreement and you both sign.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/15/2011
The Schreiber Law Firm
The Schreiber Law Firm | Jeffrey D. Schreiber
Yes, but you need to address your brother's half interest and determine what his position is on you living there, such as paying rent for one half the market rent.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/15/2011
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CONSUMER PROTECTION ASSISTANCE COALITION, INC. (DE). | Gary Lee Lane
You seem to be 1/2 owner. So if you have not agreed to rent it out (and you get half the profits) they you have the right to occupy it solely. If he disagrees, you are entitled to stay anyway if you pay him 1/2 the value of rent. Otherwise you will have to got to court to sell and divide the proceed of the sale.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/14/2011
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