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Co-owner Moved OUt

  I purchased a home with another individual 7 years ago. We broke up over a year ago. As promised he made his portion of the house payment for a few months. But, he has not made a payment in over 6 months. We have had it on the market for a year and I cannot handle the payment alone. He simply bailed. How can I protect myself? What are my options here?
 
  Your one option is to reduce your price till it hits a level that attracts buyers.  I just hope that's enough to pay off the loan, and that you can reach an amicable agreement about a fair distribution of any proceeds.
    Edith
Originally published on July 18, 2007
 
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