Can utility bills be deducted from my property sale proceeds? | NC

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Q: Can utility bills be deducted from my share of property proceeds after a dispute? A: Not automatically. In a North Carolina partition action, the deduction generally requires an agreement between the co-owners or a court-approved legal basis. Utilities used mainly for one co-owner’s personal occupancy are treated differently from expenses needed to protect the property, such as minimal heat…