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Can I Stop a Co-Owner From Forcing a Sale of Inherited Property? | NC
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Q: Can I stop a co-owner from forcing the sale of inherited family property? A: Usually, you cannot permanently stop a co-owner from ending shared ownership. But under North Carolina law, you may be able to prevent a forced sale of the entire property. The co-owner seeking a sale must prove that physically dividing the property would cause substantial injury. You can argue for a fair division…