Property Co-ownership Agreement For Two Parties Who Will Live Together In San Jose

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Multi-State
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San Jose
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US-00036DR
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In equity sharing both parties benefit from the relationship. Equity sharing, also known as housing equity partnership (HEP), gives a person the opportunity to purchase a home even if he cannot afford a mortgage on the whole of the current value. Often the remaining share is held by the house builder, property owner or a housing association. Both parties receive tax benefits. Another advantage is the return on investment for the investor, while for the occupier a home becomes readily available even when funds are insufficient.


This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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FAQ

Unlike some other types of property, you can't just add their name to the existing deed. To add someone to your house title, you must create a new deed that transfers the title of the property to both you and the other person.

The most significant advantage of joint tenancy is the right of survivorship. When one owner dies, their interest in the property automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing the probate process.

The Living Together section of Nolo also discusses various forms of contracts for unmarried people who want to share ownership of property. Also, because your shared home represents a major economic investment, you should hire a lawyer to help you prepare an agreement that meets your needs.

Joint Tenancy Has Some Disadvantages They include: Control Issues. Since every owner has a co-equal share of the asset, any decision must be mutual. You might not be able to sell or mortgage a home if your co-owner does not agree. Creditor Issues.

Downsides of Joint Tenancy Having two people own the entire asset is a disadvantage in an unstable relationship, regardless of whether the relationship is personal or professional. If a couple or business partners, disagree, neither party can sell or encumber the asset without the consent of all parties.

Joint Tenancy Has Some Disadvantages They include: Control Issues. Since every owner has a co-equal share of the asset, any decision must be mutual. You might not be able to sell or mortgage a home if your co-owner does not agree.

Draft a document for the parties to sign specifying the relationship between them, such as joint tenants in common, tenants in entirety, etc. Both parties must agree to the terms of the relationship, and sign the document to ensure that it is legally binding.

Problems With Joint Ownership By jointly owning property, you may find yourself party to a lawsuit if your co-owner is sued or the asset could be lost to a creditor of your co-owner. If your co-owner becomes incapacitated, you could find yourself “owning” the property with the co-owner's guardian or the courts.

Also, because your shared home represents a major economic investment, you should hire a lawyer to help you prepare an agreement that meets your needs.

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Property Co-ownership Agreement For Two Parties Who Will Live Together In San Jose