Nancy Wagner
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- California
8 years ago I purchased a duplex with a friend (stupid, stupid me) The deed says tenants in common but there is no other document that states the rules of the tenants in common. The first several years were fine but now her hoarding has spreading to my side of the yard. I put up a fence to keep here junk and mess out. I understand this probably wasn't in line with a tenants in common idea. She was angry and informed me that it wasn't. And I understand tenants in common includes our access to the entire property. Though I don't want access to her "side" of the property. I rented my side of the property and house to a friend and she was angry I didn't consult her on my decision. Does she have to have a decision in everything I do in my house and my side of the property? I understand there may not be a "my side" but can I make any unilateral decisions without her? And could I put in a request to partition the property and how would I do that? All the bills are separate except the property tax, home owner's insurance and water. If the property is partitioned would that include the property tax and insurance? There is only one access to the water and would cost thousands of dollars to install a 2nd. Please advise what my options are. Thanks a bunch.