My friend’s sister, a widow, is facing a difficult situation. Her late husband owned two apartments in Coimbatore, but the property wasn’t transferred to her or their son. The title deed lists his mother as the owner. After his passing, the mother-in-law is collecting the rent, refusing to share even a penny with her daughter-in-law. We’re wondering if there’s a way to claim the rent. Can the mother-in-law legally sell the property? Does the daughter-in-law have any legal right to demand an equal share of the two apartments? The mother-in-law already owns several properties and has two other sons. My friend’s sister has a son, 18 years old and studying in 12th grade. Can the mother-in-law, as a legal heir, claim ownership of the apartments?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My friend’s sister, a widow, is facing a difficult situation. Her late husband owned two apartments in Coimbatore, but the property wasn’t transferred to her or their son. The title deed lists his mother as the owner. After his passing, the mother-in-law is collecting the rent, refusing to share even a penny with her daughter-in-law.

We’re wondering if there’s a way to claim the rent. Can the mother-in-law legally sell the property? Does the daughter-in-law have any legal right to demand an equal share of the two apartments?

The mother-in-law already owns several properties and has two other sons. My friend’s sister has a son, 18 years old and studying in 12th grade. Can the mother-in-law, as a legal heir, claim ownership of the apartments?

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Apni Law Staff asked 12 months ago

My friend’s sister, a widow, is facing a difficult situation. Her late husband owned two apartments in Coimbatore, but the property wasn’t transferred to her or their son. The title deed lists his mother as the owner. After his passing, the mother-in-law is collecting the rent, refusing to share even a penny with her daughter-in-law.

We’re wondering if there’s a way to claim the rent. Can the mother-in-law legally sell the property? Does the daughter-in-law have any legal right to demand an equal share of the two apartments?

The mother-in-law already owns several properties and has two other sons. My friend’s sister has a son, 18 years old and studying in 12th grade. Can the mother-in-law, as a legal heir, claim ownership of the apartments?

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Apni Law Staff answered 12 months ago

The daughter-in-law can claim a share of the apartments as her son is a legal heir, and she may have a right to claim the rent. While the mother-in-law can legally sell the property, she may need to account for her son’s and possibly her daughter-in-law’s share of the proceeds. It is advisable to consult a lawyer to understand the specific legal rights and options in this situation.

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