My brother was living with my mother when she died two years ago. She left the house to the two of us and it was put on the market, but hasn’t been sold to date. I have asked my brother to pay me rent until it sells, but he refuses to do so. Is there anything I can do?
Your brother owes you rent for your half of the house from the date of your mother’s death, assuming there’s no provision in the will for your brother to stay on. Make enquiries about what might constitute a reasonable rent for a similar house in that area, halve it, and send him a bill for the last two years, following up with a County Court claim if necessary. In the meantime you would be advised to become more involved with the house sale.