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missprice

its possible to make the claim that the other partner is entitled to a share
however some proof that they had paid into that house in some way would be nec.

and they dont have to pay actual money to the mortgage either
it could be that one bill was in their name and so a claim could be succesful.

in reality its not that easy to prove that because one partner paid e.g. the phone bill then they are now entitled to half the house, but i do know of people that have tried.

gratefulforhelp_2

BitterAndTwisted wrote: »

There is no automatic entitlement, especially if someone's only contribution is their time. If you have a mortgage on your property be very careful about accepting any monies from them that could be interpreted as making a contribution towards mortgage payments, like you making mortgage payments and the other person paying bills or council tax of an equivalent monthly amount. Helping to lay carpets and clearing sheds? No, that's what a friend would do without expecting payment or claiming any rights.

This is good advice, I have gone into this with a solicitor. You can accept a contribution from him, so long as it is invisible, e.g. he pays for the groceries, nights out, buys you presents...

eta good point, RAS. I assumed you were in England.

74jax

Pee wrote: »

It would be a civil case. I don't see why your criminal case stopped him bringing a civil case, as they would be in respect of two different matters, one presumably assault and the other benficial ownership of a property or constructive trust.

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I don't know either, but luckily it did. Were you meaning my case was assault? It wasn't, was something else entirely but I was told at the time it stopped him bringing a civil case against me.

Maybe someone got their wires completely wrong, but it saved me extra grief at the time:j

SandC

But how could a bloke prove that he had a beneficial interest and wasn't, in fact, a lodger as margaretclaire says?

I'm sure that many people think they have a claim and then find out it isn't that simple. What's to stop a mate trying the same thing on if you let them stay with you on a casual basis, taking money for lodgings but without a lodger agreement in place? You wouldn't expect a friend to live with you without contributing so why would you a boyfriend?

RAS

dipsy

I suggest you post on the housing forum and indicate which country you are in.