Co-Ownership Dispute and S 66G Applications
Co-ownership of real estate is often a good idea especially given the costs of real estate. However, sometimes such arrangements simply do not work and this can happen for a multitude of reasons.
Ending co-ownership
If the co-owners of property cannot agree on significant matters then it may be necessary to terminate the ownership either by agreement or with the help of the court.
Section 66G to the Conveyancing Legislation permits a co-owner to bring an application to appoint trustees for the sale (or partition) of property. This is known as a statutory trust.
Let Our Property Dispute Lawyers Help You: -
- Negotiate with the other party to see if the ownership issues can be resolved by negotiation;
- Prepare the court documents seeking orders to appoint trustees for the sale (or partitioning) of the property;
- Settle the affidavit in support so that it covers critical matters including the details of the property etc;
- With appearances at the first directions hearing to deal with case management matters;
- Brief counsel to conduct the hearing;
- Seek costs (as appropriate).
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