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This question concerns a matter dealing with a house in Florida. My husband and I built a house on my grandmother's property. The house was built to be moved once we found another piece of property to place the house onto. She also lived on the property in a mobile home. Before we were able to move the house, we had a huge disagreement with her. Now, she has decided to move into the house. What rights do we have at claiming the house?
****HomeGuru: you have to hire an attorney to get a court order to have the court affirm your rights and equitable interest, and have the court issue an authorization to remove the home.
How can we get it moved without her permission?
****HomeGuru: see response above.
How do we show proof of ownership for the house when it was built on her property? Please HELP!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
****HomeGuru: since you do not own the land and therefore have no land title interest, you must prove that the house is yours. Legal proof would be showing the evidence ie. copies of all contracts, paid invoices, cancelled checks, inspection reports etc. with all workers, suppliers, contractors, architects, engineers, building inspectors, building suppliers, etc. Also copies of all utility bills in your name such as electric, water, gas, cable, telephone etc. during construction and after. Copies of all building plans, specifications, building permit application, building permit etc. in your name as owner or agent.
If you kept a diary or project manual that would be good. Description of the work completed, costs of each phase and components, videos/photos of progress etc. If not, you can make a project history booklet starting from the time Grandma said you can use the property and build your house on it, then when you buy some land, move the house.
You need to act fast. Check with your attorney to see if you have rights to file a lien to protect your interest in the house. Currently, you have no legal title interest and Grandma can mortgage the property using your home as collateral, sell your home to someone that can move it, sell the entire property land and all improvements etc.
