Cousin trying to sell his half of the house to tenants without my consent – Need advice

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        April 30, 2026 at 9:34 pm
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        My grandfather built a house with a common wall and left separate portions (with separate deeds) to me and my cousin brother. My family lives in my portion, while my cousin’s portion is currently occupied by tenants.

        ​The Situation:

        ​My cousin wants to sell his portion.

        They ask me to buy that portion, I was thinking about price negotiation. Meanwhile they approach with tenant.

        ​The current tenants have paid him an “advance” and signed an unregistered agreement to buy the house without my knowledge or consent.

        ​I have already sent a legal notice to my cousin family.

        ​The Problem: The tenants are now trying to take advantage of the situation. There is currently a break/crack in the common wall, and I am worried they will try to make structural changes or encroach on my side.

        ​Legal Questions:

        ​Since we have separate deeds but share a common “party wall,” can I get a stay order (Temporary Injunction) to stop them from touching or altering the wall?

        ​What is the best way to stop the tenants from taking advantage of their possession of the property while the legal dispute is ongoing?

        ​I am planning to file for a Status Quo order to freeze any changes to the property. Looking for advice on how to handle the common wall damage and protect my property rights.

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