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If a person tries to force you to sell your property to him and if you don't, he would threaten to inflict injury on your property, would that be considered extortion
 
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joelbob1 said:
If a person tries to force you to sell your property to him and if you don't, he would threaten to inflict injury on your property, would that be considered extortion
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It might be many things, most are bad.
Try contacting the police.
See what the police advise.
 
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If a person tries to force you to sell your property to him and if you don't, he would threaten to inflict injury on your property, would that be considered extortion
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It might be ... depending on the details and facts. If you feel that you are being coerced to turn over property to someone then I recommend you immediately report it to the police.
 
No, damages inflicted already, have been restricting the use of the property as intended and holding my property hostage. The certain situation is probably more civil than criminal, I own the property concealed within the perimeter of a rented lot, the property I own is not removable because the walls around the rented lot are property of the lot owner, according to the owner of the lot. The rented lot is of prime real estate, located on a river, and to the implied terms of the rental space, it is a life lease with being able to pass it on to your heirs when you die. The lots owner is the one trying to force me to sell the property back to him to gain control of the lease to do what he pleases with property and the lot, which I believe is to be used for his own personal use. The economical damages, would be restricting the use and the value, by not letting any improvements be constructed on the premises to increase my investment, which is allowed by law, holding my property hostage, which is not allowable by law. And if I touch or alter, said to be personal property of the lot, the owner is said to file charges of destruction of personal property against myself or whoever may do the damage. The question of extortion is brought up because, he is using fear or force to coerce me to sell it back to him, the act of restricting the use of my property has been inflicted and he is doing it for personal gain, I am afraid it wont stop there and more harassment or suffering is to come.
 
I might add one critical point, the structure which conceals my property within it's walls is of sub-standard construction and as classified by a licensed structural engineer to be not safe for habitation and is recommended to be removed or demolished for the safety of the occupants (me). Which by not allowing me to make improvements, puts my life in danger, and as recommended by the engineer, I should discontinue use until it is removed, meanwhile I am still paying rent for not being able to use the property as intended.
 
You should discuss this with a real estate attorney.
This is far too complex to address remotely.
If you possess a life estate, you don't own the property.

Here, you might start your research here:



http://info.legalzoom.com/happens-remainderman-life-estate-deed-dies-20781.html




http://trusts-estates.lawyers.com/estate-planning/life-estates.html



If you don't own the property, you can't sell the property.
You might not even be able to sell (or lease) the use of your life estate.

I life estate grants you use of the property for your life.
Upon your death, the life estate extinguishes and title passes to the remainderman/remaindermen.
You need to address your concerns with a local attorney who can suggest your next steps, if there are any.
Usually life estates are limited use situations.
Therefore your remedies may be limited and few.
Read your deed or grant, meet with an attorney taking your documents with you.
 
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If you don't own the property, you can't sell the property.
You might not even be able to sell (or lease) the use of your life estate.

I life estate grants you use of the property for your life.
Upon your death, the life estate extinguishes and title passes to the remainderman/remaindermen.
You need to address your concerns with a local attorney who can suggest your next steps, if there are any.
Usually life estates are limited use situations.
Therefore your remedies may be limited and few.
Read your deed or grant, meet with an attorney taking your documents with you.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the reply, I think what I am more interested in is determining if there is criminal intent with his actions. The lease is implied, no contract, for 50 years the 18 or so MH/RV spaces, have bought and sold with the MH/RV units in place with there accessory structures attached, all units in the past have been improved and replaced over the years, with no conditions until now, except with me for the fact the owner has his sites on mine. I know most of my problems are civil, however, with the threats and him trying to force me into selling, I was trying to establish whether it was criminal or not. If by the user name and if it fits the description, your comments are valued.
 
joelbob1, we can't tell you if the actions amount to criminal activity.
The police or the local DA can, however.
So, you can visit with a detective tomorrow and explain your situation.
You can also visit with the local county DA, discuss the matter with him or her, and see where you stand.
You'll know exactly what your options are after spending an hour or two with these two fine organizations in your county.
 
Agree re talking to law enforcement & see what they say. You might eventually want/need to talk to a lawyer.
 
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