My grandmother died three years ago and in her will left her house and contents to myself and my sister. However my sister, who lives in the house, refuses to acknowledge my half share. Can I claim rent from her? The deeds are still in my grandmother’s name, because my sister refuses to release them.
If the house was your sister’s home before your grandmother died she may have a right to stay on: I take it she was not given the right to continue living there under the terms of your grandmother’s will. That being the case you could claim rent from her, but you would need a compensation order under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 which would not necessarily be retrospective. I recommend you see a solicitor because this could be quite complicated.