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When Heirs Disagree
When a home passes to multiple heirs, they typically own it together as tenants in common. Each owns an undivided share and has the right to use the whole property — which is exactly why disagreements happen.
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Common sticking points
- One heir lives in the home and others want to sell
- Disagreement over price or repairs
- Who pays taxes, insurance and upkeep
- An heir who can't be located or won't respond
Partition: the court option
Any co-owner can file a partition action asking the court to divide the property or, more commonly with a house, order it sold and divide the proceeds (Chapter 64, Florida Statutes). Partition can be costly, slow and emotionally draining, and court-ordered sales don't always bring top value.
Alternatives to consider first
Mediation, a buyout of one or more heirs, or a sale with a clear written agreement on how proceeds are split often resolve things faster and preserve relationships.
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