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mail 1 - Topic: Ownership of the House and Permission to Sell
Subject: Clarification on Selling a Property Co-Owned with a Child
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I would like to seek your guidance on a matter concerning the ownership of a property that I co-own with my child. We both have legal ownership rights to the house, and I am considering selling the property. However, I am unsure about the specific legal requirements in cases where one of the co-owners is a minor.
Could you kindly advise me on the necessary steps and permissions required for selling the property in this situation? I understand that the sale may need approval or authorization from a court or legal guardian in cases involving minor co-owners, but I would appreciate further clarification on this matter.
Thank you for your time and expertise. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
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Email 2 - Topic: Legal Rights of a Minor Co-Owner and Selling the Property
Subject: Selling a Co-Owned Property with a Minor Co-Owner
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out with a legal question regarding property ownership. Specifically, I co-own a house with my child, who is a minor. I am considering selling the property and would like to understand how the minor’s involvement affects the sale process.
Could you please clarify whether I can sell the property without the minor’s explicit consent or if there are any special procedures to follow when one of the co-owners is underage? I believe this may involve seeking legal approval, but I would appreciate your confirmation on what steps should be taken.
Looking forward to hearing from you and thanks in advance for your assistance.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
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Quiz 1 - Vocabulary (based on the emails)
1. What does “co-owner” mean?
a) Someone who manages the property
b) Someone who holds a share of the property with others
c) A tenant living in the property
d) A relative of the property owner
2. What is the role of a “legal guardian” in this context?
a) To sign contracts on behalf of the minor
b) To manage the property after the owner’s death
c) To pay the property taxes
d) To provide legal advice on property disputes
3. What might “court approval” refer to in the context of selling property?
a) The property being listed for sale
b) The minor co-owner needing to give consent
c) Legal authorization to sell the property when one of the owners is a minor
d) The final decision to transfer the title
4. What does “authorization” in the context of the emails refer to?
a) The formal process to transfer ownership
b) A minor’s consent to sell the house
c) The formal approval to proceed with the sale
d) The legal document proving ownership
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Quiz 2 - Prepositions (C1/B2 level)
1. The property is co-owned ___ my child.
a) by
b) with
c) for
d) of
2. I need to seek ___ the court’s approval to proceed with the sale.
a) from
b) on
c) with
d) for
3. I am considering selling the house ___ both of us are co-owners.
a) where
b) when
c) while
d) because
4. Can I sell the house ___ the minor’s consent?
a) in
b) on
c) without
d) for
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Quiz 3 - Paraphrasing
1. “I am considering selling the property.”
Which of the following is the best paraphrase?
a) I am not sure if I want to sell the property.
b) I am thinking about selling the property.
c) I have already decided to sell the property.
d) I don’t plan to sell the property.
2. “I co-own a house with my child.”
Which of the following sentences has the same meaning?
a) My child and I share ownership of a house.
b) I own the house by myself.
c) My child owns the house alone.
d) My child lives in the house with me.
3. “Could you clarify whether I can sell the property without the minor’s explicit consent?”
Which of the following is the most similar?
a) Can I sell the property even if the minor does not agree?
b) Should I sell the property with the minor’s permission?
c) Do I need a lawyer’s consent to sell the property?
d) Will I be fined if I sell the property without consent?
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