have i lost my share of a joint property

[carolmaria]

my x partner and i own a property in joint names, when we separated he offered to buy my share of the house but, then lost his job through redundancy, and told me he could not afford to at the moment,as it was my fault the relationship broke down i told him he could pay me when he got a job, that was 8 years ago, i have tried on numerous occasions to contact him but, he won't see me let alone talk. as far as i know the property is still in joint names, have i lost my right to a settlement

[Loosehead]

You still own half the property but he may offset that with any expenses including mortgage repairs etc that have occurred in the interim. have you paid anything towards it? If for example he sold the house then he would need your agreement he would also need your agreement to what you think you are owed. 

[zmudge]

If you are genuinely uncertain as to whether you are still a Proprietor of the property click this link

http://www.landregisteronline.gov.uk/servlet/TitleSearchServlet

and pay �2 by credit or debit card to see the Register which will tell you.

If you are shown as joint tenants, then in view of the fact that your ex now ignores you send him by recorded delivery a notice saying that you unilaterally severe the joint tenancy which will then convert it to a 50/50 tenancy in common. In the same notice say that you now intend to sell your half of the tenancy in common (his agreement is not required). You do not need to concern yourself about expenses as mentioned above, as he owes you rent for living in your half of the house and one will balance the other. It does not matter at all that you were responsible for the break up. The value of your half share is calculated on present day values. If you are not used to doing legal things yourself you should really employ a solicitor.  

 

[Steph G]

Lady - Stop being so soft! Get yourself along to a solicitors (they'll give you 30mins free consultation) and find out where you really stand. The Citizens Advise Bureau might also be able to offer free advise on who contact.