How can an adult who's not on the deed to a home get a quote for remodeling?
August 29, 2010 by Builder Wong
Filed under Decorating & Remodeling
My aunt is vital in a residence which we am a solitary owners of though she attempted to get a allude to to get a kitchen remodeled as well as they ran a help snippet as well as usually my name came up. They wouldn’t give her a allude to since her name isn’t upon a deed. Is there any alternative choice similar to a energy of attourney or something else which would be enough for things similar to this or does she have to be upon a deed?
Like I said on my last answer, do not add her name to the deed. All she would have to do is include you in her remodeling plans and you could contact the company and assist in getting the quotes. Michigan is different. You would just have to show a lease that states that the tenant or occupant has the right to receive quotes and repairs, etc.
Spouses are considered agents for one another and can always get a quote – or even authorize renovation contracts – without the input of the other. Unless you live in an area with some bizarre laws, there’s no reason your aunt couldn’t get a quote if she lives there; so this was probably a company policy and not a regulatory problem. Since your aunt does not own the house, the company probably figured she’s not in a position to sign the contract and decided not to pursue the matter with her. I would think if you wrote a note as the owner of the house authorizing her to get a quote (but not sign a contract) that should be sufficient for the company; if you want to have a witness sign the note and have it notarized, all the better, but again that shouldn’t be necessary.
She must have tried to get more than just a "quote" if they did a deed trace – she must have been applying for a loan as well.
What exactly is the situation here? Who would pay for the remodeling? If your aunt says she will pay, do you trust her to do so? I’m not saying she’s a bad person, I’m saying that sometimes people just aren’t able to meet their financial obligations.
Think long and hard before you give ANYONE power of attorney over any of your assets. It is much better for YOU to be on control.