Landlord has junk everywhere on the property.

If owners of a property cannot agree on how it is to be used, or who has what rights, an attorney should be consulted about a partition action. The court will order the sale of the property and the proceeds divided amongst the owners. Such an action may give one owner some leverage to compel the other owner(s) to sell their rights to the property.

All persons living on the property have the rights to quite enjoyment. An attorney should be consulted about the specific actions of the owner that does not reside on the property to determine whether they are interfering with the uses of the others. The storage of a boat, or other items, may be in violation of the town's bylaws, zoning or otherwise. However, a report to the town officials may be opening a can of worms nobody is prepared for.

As a practical matter, all owners should discuss the situation if they intend to keep the property as an investment or otherwise. A mediator may be helpful to avoid the drastic action of forcing the sale of the property.

This answer is provided in response to a "hypothetical" question and provided for general, informational purposes and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The information presented is not legal advice and may change based additional information and research. It is recommended that you speak to an attorney to discuss your specific legal issues.