An elderly woman in Kansas City was forced out of her longtime home this week because of a deed mixup. No, Bank of America didn’t foreclose on her by mistake. Why are her belongings on the lawn? The situation dates back to 1998, when her friend and roommate, the owner of the house, died without properly transferring the deed. A probate battle ensued. Now a real estate company owns the house, and has offered to sell it for $60,000. They paid $13,000 at auction.

The woman refuses to pay the company for the house, insisting that she’s the rightful owner even though the law says otherwise.

 

Property Deed Mix Up Evicts Elderly Woman from Home of 25 Years [WDAF]

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