Can 1 person sell land that has 3 names on it without the other owners knowledge?
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Can 1 person sell land that has 3 names on it without the other owners knowledge?
Asked on October 5, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
In order to legally sell a property, the signatures of all people who are named on the title must be on the deed. The exception is if any owner has given another their "power of attorney" which specificallt gives then the right to sign the deed for them.
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