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Real property Law (Pa.)
Three people own equal shares in one property. Do all three have to consent to all decision made on the property? And to the people aloud on said property. And what hap pends if one disapproves.
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
This situation can very quickly lead to a lot of troubles, if the owners aren't all in agreement, and if you don't have a contract between the three of you to handle disagreements. I think you really need to talk to a local attorney about your rights and what can happen, and one place to find a lawyer to advise you is our website, http://attorneypages.com
In most states, tenants in common all have the same right to use the property, and that would include inviting guests. If one owner has a problem with another owner's guests, there is probably not much that could be done about it, without the unhappy owner violating the "inviting" owner's rights. It's also possible that, as far as outsiders like contractors are concerned, the three owners might be treated as partners -- meaning that just one of the owners could make a decision (such as hiring a painter) and the other two would be stuck with that.
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