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Taking in rent free lodger
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I think it's usually if they have contributed in some way to the improvement in value of the property - so major improvements or repairs, or paying towards the mortgage.Declutterbug-in-progress.⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️0
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You are such a great friend!!0
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I don't know if this would apply.
My friend bought a student house for his daughter to live in whilst at uni for 5 years. After one year her boyfriend moved in and paid no rent but did contribute to bills. At the end of the five years the house was sold and unfortunately just at this time they split up. He was able to say that as he had lived in the house half the profit from the sale was his. He won the case and left with quite a large sum. (They were both training to be solicitors)
It may be different for you but perhaps you should check it out.
This is shocking!!:eek: If the parent bought the house, did they then hand over the deeds to the daughter and give her ownership, as I can't understand how this fella could claim from the dad?!!
OP you are a great friend, but keep it legal and properly done, as living with someone and having them use your home and the resulting costs can be very draining on money and good will.
Importantly, how did she get into debt in the first place, as there may be clues with this as to how things might turn out and the fact your home will be registered as her address so people may come calling if the debt continues or grows? Think very carefully about what you may be taking on and how it could impact on you and your home if it all goes wrong. This is a time to take off the rose coloured glasses before deciding.
Good luck.
"Life is difficult. Life is a series of problems. What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one." M Scott Peck. The Road Less Travelled.0 -
This is shocking!!:eek: If the parent bought the house, did they then hand over the deeds to the daughter and give her ownership, as I can't understand how this fella could claim from the dad?!!
Good luck.
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