Can I remove invited guests from my co-owned beach property?
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Can I remove invited guests from my co-owned beach property?
I co-own 1 acre of beach property no house and my co-owners often let
friends use it without asking me or being there with the invited
guests. Can I ask them to leave?
Asked on August 13, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that each legal owner has the right to use, or have others use, the property as they see fit. In other word's, you cannot remove another owner's guest even if they are on the premises without your permission or consent.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
You can "ask"--anyone can ask anything they like. But you can't make them leave. Each owner has equal rights to the use, possession, and occupancy of the property, and this includes the right to let guests use the property. You cannot remove your co-owner's guests: he has the right to have them there without your permission and even if he is not there.
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