Can someone put your name on a deed without your consent?
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Can someone put your name on a deed without your consent?
Can someone put your name on a deed or put a home under your name
without your consent? A relative wants me to do so. I’m hesitant but they
won’t take no for an answer.
Asked on September 5, 2019 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, they can't. A deed shows who owns property; if somone's name is added to it, they become part owner; and no one can reduce your ownership of anything (real estate, car, etc.) you own, or take part of the value of anything you own, or make use of anything you own, without your consent. They cannot give themselves an ownership interest, and all the rights that go with it, in your real estate against your will.
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