Real property is generally governed by city, county and state law. Where possible, consult a lawyer for advice on the property laws that affect your property and what would be your individual best course of action.
- If you are a co-owner of real property, consider transferring your ownership interest to the other co-owner of the real property or granting them a limited power of attorney to act on your behalf.
- If there is a mortgage or deed of trust on the property, consult your lender before transferring any interest in your real property.
- Notify your lender if you intend to sell or transfer any interest in the real property.
- Coordinate with the co-owner of the property to maintain the real property and to make payments of any loan, mortgage or property taxes in your absence.
- Consider having someone you trust maintain the real property if there is no co-owner or co-owner isn’t available.
- Consider granting limited power of attorney to someone who will remain in the U.S. to make payments of any loan, mortgage or property taxes in your absence.