Selling a House in Virginia With an Uncooperative Co-Owner

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🤝 Selling a House in Virginia With an Uncooperative Co-Owner

Co-owning a house sounds simple—until one person wants to sell and the other refuses.

Whether you’re dealing with:

A divorce
An inherited property
A breakdown in communication
Or a business deal gone south

…you still have options.
At The Cash Offer Company, we help people in Virginia sell homes—even when the other owner isn’t playing ball.

🧾 Who’s Allowed to Sell the Home?

It depends on how the property is titled. In Virginia, most co-owners fall into two categories:

Tenants in common – Each person owns a share (which can be sold or transferred)
Joint tenants with right of survivorship – Ownership passes automatically if one person dies

If both names are on the deed, both typically need to agree to the sale. But if one person refuses to sell, you can force the issue legally.

⚖️ What Is a Partition Action?

In Virginia, a partition lawsuit allows a co-owner to request that the court:

Force the sale of the property
Divide the property (rare in residential cases)
Appoint someone to manage the sale

It’s time-consuming and expensive—but it’s a legal way to move forward if the other party refuses to cooperate.

💸 We Buy From One Co-Owner or Both

We’ve helped sellers across Virginia in situations like:

Divorced couples who won’t communicate
Inherited homes with sibling disputes
Landlords and partners splitting up
One co-owner wants cash, the other refuses to list

In many cases, we can buy out your share, work with your attorney, or even help fund a partition action.

🛠️ No Repairs? No Problem

If the home is:

Vacant
Damaged
In probate
Behind on taxes
Filled with personal items

We’ll still make a cash offer as-is.

📍 We Help Sellers All Over Virginia

Including:

See our full list of Virginia service areas.

💬 Want to Discuss Your Options?

📱 Call us at (804) 215-4004
📧 Email info@thecashoffercompany.com
💻 Request a private consultation

We’ll help you understand your options—and get you moving again, even when the other party won’t budge.

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🛡️ Disclaimer

This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you’re dealing with a non-cooperative co-owner, consult a licensed Virginia attorney to understand your legal rights.