Can my ex rent out your house without my consent?

If you are estranged with your spouse, they must still get your permission to lease out the property. The lease will be null and void without your signature. What Can You Do? If you rent out your property without the permission of the mortgage lender, they can assess fees against you and even repossess the property.

Can I charge rent to my ex partner?

A: As you and your wife own the house it is unlikely her new partner could be considered a tenant, and therefore you would have no legal right to charge him rent. Mediation is a voluntary process whereby, with the help of a trained, impartial Mediator, you and your wife can talk through all separation issues.

Can I force my ex husband to sell the house?

If you and your ex own a home that is in both of your names, they cannot legally force you to sell the house. Usually, spouses trying to force a property sale need to free up the capital so they can find a property of their own. Therefore, this is sometimes an agreeable solution for both parties.

Can I put a rental property in my wife’s name?

Sole legal owner It is still possible to declare rental income as belonging to your partner, so as to make use of their personal allowance and marginal tax rates.

Can I rent my investment property to my spouse?

When you own an investment property, you can rent to a family member. However, there are guidelines to keep in mind so that you keep the rental property status for income tax purposes. The IRS has guidelines to differentiate a rental property from a personal-use property.

Can my ex just walk into my house?

The short answer: no, your ex does not have the right to enter your home against your wishes. The longer answer: while he does not have a legal right to enter your home, it may be very awkward for the children to deny him access.

What do I do if my ex doesn’t sell my house?

What do I do if my ex won’t sign to sell our house? You cannot force a sale, but you can try to come to an agreement with them, by either buying them out or selling them your part of the property. If you’re currently dealing with a divorce, dealing with your shared belongings can become hard work very quickly.

What happens if your name is not on the deed?

As we said, if your name was not forged and your name did not show up on the title to the home, you may be out of luck. In some states, you could be an owner even if the deed was not recorded.

Can a person own a house without a deed?

In some states, you could be an owner even if the deed was not recorded. The problem is that you have various obstacles to overcome in proving your ownership, in proving that your stepmother knew of your ownership and that the buyers likewise knew you were an owner.

Can I get half the rent from my Ex’s letting agent?

So it looks as though your ex has glossed over the fact the property is jointly owned in her dealings with her letting agent. So I suggest you get on to the agent to make the situation clear and to ask for half the rent to be paid to you.

Does a letting agent need consent from both owners before letting?

Would the letting agent not be required to check and seek consent from both owners before letting the property? Furthermore, how would one seek to gain an equal share of the rent paid? DK A No you are not wrong in your assumption that letting agents require the consent of both (or all) joint owners before letting a property.