I have a close female friend who has owned a home (Joint Tenants With Right Of Survivorship) along with a boyfriend for many years. Unfortun...

Question

I have a close female friend who has owned a home (Joint Tenants With Right Of Survivorship) along with a boyfriend for many years. Unfortunately, the relationship went sour, so the best thing is for her is to leave. Now the big question is..... whether the JTWROS can be broken? I heard it's both possible and easy.

Answer

It's possible, but not easy. If they had a co-ownership agreement or some kind of partnership agreement, it may provide for how the property would be divided when the relationship went south, but unless bf is willing to unwind the homeownership amicably, she may have to go through a court partition action.

She should consult a local real estate lawyer to explore her options.

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