If 3 siblings own their father’s property, can 1 of them have another arrested for removing property/items without the others’ consent?
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If 3 siblings own their father’s property, can 1 of them have another arrested for removing property/items without the others’ consent?
Asked on July 17, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, because if they siblings jointly own the property or items, then each has legal right to the proper or items--it is not theft if you are an owner. However, if one is taking more than his/her "share" and/or taking jointly owned items without mutual consent, the other siblings could sue him or her and seek a court order directing him or her to replace or repay what he or she took; as part of such a court proceeding, if the siblings can't decide among themselves on what to do with the property, the court may also order the property to be distributed among the siblings and/or that it all be sold and the proceeds distributed.
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