Do we have to let a co-owner live in the house rent-free? | NC

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Q: Do we have to let a co-owner live in the house rent-free, and can we require them to contribute to taxes, insurance, and upkeep? A: In most co-ownership situations, each co-owner has an equal right to possess and live in the whole property—so if one co-owner moves in, they usually do not automatically owe rent to the other owners just because they are living there. Rent typically comes into…