Question:
Dear Elaine
I bought a house with my sister in 2005, we lived in the property together, I then moved out in 2008 to life with my now wife. My sister has been living in the house since with her husband. I have approached her on a number of occasions over the last 10 plus years to either buy out my interest or put the house on the market so that we can split the profit. I want to buy a house with my wife and cannot do so until I clear the current mortgage. The situation is putting a real strain on my family and I am close to breaking point.
D.
Answer:
From your correspondence it would appear that you have afforded your sister ample time to act. There is provision under Section 31 of the Land and Conveyancing Reform Act 2009 where a court can order that a property be sold. I would suggest contacting a solicitor and having your solicitor write to your sister to state that if she cannot buy out your interest in the property, that you intend to issue a Civil Bill in the Circuit Court seeking the appropriate reliefs.