Co-owner of house moved out is renting her room out. Does she have to split rent from her friend with co-owner?
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Co-owner of house moved out is renting her room out. Does she have to split rent from her friend with co-owner?
My brother and I co own a house. I
have moved out and a friend is
living in my bedroom and pays me
rent. Do I have to split that rent
with my brother since he owns 1/2 of
the house?
Asked on April 16, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you do have to share the rent. All owners of a house have equal rights to not just the use and occupancy of the home, but also to any profits from the house--not not just from its sale, but also from any rents paid by anyone living in the house. If you and your brother are the two owners, you each get 1/2 of any money made from the home.
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