What Is A Sale In Lieu of Partition in Montgomery County, Maryland and Prince George’s County, Maryland?
A Sale in Lieu of Partition in Maryland is a court ordered action that divides property fairly between the owners by means of a sale. In certain situations, the court can order a property to be sold if it determines that the property cannot be divided without loss or injury to the parties involved. The court can appoint a trustee or commissioners to determine the value of the property and to divide it. This can occur when one owner of a property wants to sell and the other owner does not or when there is a disagreement regarding payment between the two parties.
How Does a Sale In Lieu of Partition in Maryland Work?
In Maryland, a Sale in Lieu of Partition is enforced when the court orders the sale of a property. Once ordered, the property’s value is assessed by court-appointed commissioners or a court-appointed trustee. Unless waived, the court will appoint either a commissioner or a trustee, to assess the value and divide the property. Once the value is determined, the appointed party will file a written report detailing the appraisal.
Is A Sale in Lieu of Partition My Solution?
A Sale in Lieu of Partition can be a solution to your problem, but make sure you fully understand the process. A Sale in Lieu of Partition can incur expenses that will be shared by all co-owners. Payments for the appointed party’s compensation, fees and costs may be included in the sale. Once purchased, the commissioners and/or trustees are paid and the remaining balance is then split among co-owners.
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