What is the name of your state? Georgia
I inherited 50% of a home along with another party in 1993. Since that time, I have paid all the property taxes, all the maintenance & upkeep, and have had family members living in the home for various periods throughout this time. Not once during this 12 years has the other party attempted to contact myself about the property. When I first inherited, I spoke to her about the taxes for the property and she said she couldn't afford to pay them, so I've assumed 100% responsibility for it. The house was appraised at $14,000 in 1993 and in 2000 it appraised at $140,000. I do not want to buy her out since I don't think she deserves to get 50% of the current property value.
I would like to know if I have a case for adverse possession to take over 100% ownership of the property. I need to understand what criteria exist in Georgia for such a case and what steps I would have to take.
I inherited 50% of a home along with another party in 1993. Since that time, I have paid all the property taxes, all the maintenance & upkeep, and have had family members living in the home for various periods throughout this time. Not once during this 12 years has the other party attempted to contact myself about the property. When I first inherited, I spoke to her about the taxes for the property and she said she couldn't afford to pay them, so I've assumed 100% responsibility for it. The house was appraised at $14,000 in 1993 and in 2000 it appraised at $140,000. I do not want to buy her out since I don't think she deserves to get 50% of the current property value.
I would like to know if I have a case for adverse possession to take over 100% ownership of the property. I need to understand what criteria exist in Georgia for such a case and what steps I would have to take.