3 years, 5 months ago
What legal question/rights do two unmarried people who buy a house together need to be aware of?
How is bidding and getting a mortgage impacted by being two unmarried people?
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I would say that it is like becoming roommates or business partners.
Like anything else, you need to put everything down in writing. Mainly, you will need a property agreement and a good attorney. Some tips on what to include:
Articles Directory:
http://articles.directorym.com/Property_Rights_of_Unmarried_Couples_FAQ_-a935283.html
Nolo's Property Rights of Unmarried Couples FAQ
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/pg/3/objectId/3BF049AF-27BA-48FB-84B2A56C8CE46BA6/catId/3C3AF4CE-DB9E-48C4-8DFCFE2E47C91747/118/304/145/FAQ/
Findlaw:
http://family.findlaw.com/living-together/living-together-money-property/cohabitation-property-rights.html
Like anything else, you need to put everything down in writing. Mainly, you will need a property agreement and a good attorney. Some tips on what to include:
Articles Directory:
http://articles.directorym.com/Property_Rights_of_Unmarried_Couples_FAQ_-a935283.html
Nolo's Property Rights of Unmarried Couples FAQ
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/pg/3/objectId/3BF049AF-27BA-48FB-84B2A56C8CE46BA6/catId/3C3AF4CE-DB9E-48C4-8DFCFE2E47C91747/118/304/145/FAQ/
Findlaw:
http://family.findlaw.com/living-together/living-together-money-property/cohabitation-property-rights.html
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