Can my daughter throw me out of my home?

Mnd

You do seem to have terrible luck with financial situations. What was the outcome on your mum's will if you don't mind me asking

thriftylass

christmas_carole wrote: »

If you've read through the thread properly you would see why.
I'm not repeating myself yet again.

Unfortunately, you didn't have the rent free for life promise in writing (or anything really apart from a normal tenancy), and unfortunately that's all that matters in the eye of the law I'm afraid (as many have said her before). I'm sorry that your daughter betrayed you like that (she might have genuine reasons, we might never know) but that money is gone.

My parents signed over a property to me donkeys years ago. But they put their right to use it for free while they are alive in writing at a solicitor's office (they trusted me but couldn't guarantee that sth like your situation happens or I meet the wrong partner etc.)

christmas_carole wrote: »

I gave my daughter £45.000 in January 2016 when I sold my house, it was half the equity and rather than wait until I died I helped add to her property portfolio so it was a gift and she bought two houses with that money (Deposits) on the understanding that one would be for me to live in rent free for the rest of my life an understanding is not the same as a legal document.
She now has five properties, the house was a mess and needed everything replaced or made good.
I spent over £30.000 on new bathroom, kitchen, driveway, gates, gardens three sides and a total redecoration inside.
I did this as I thought I would be there for life again you thought but people change and there was no legal agreement.
Before moving in the rent free arrangement changed to £150 a month which I queried as that wasnt the original agreement but you still agreed.
It was then agreed if I reinstated a back door, (There wasn't one) at the cost of £1500 I could pay £100, which I agreed to.

Tabbytabitha

christmas_carole wrote: »

If you've read through the thread properly you would see why.
I'm not repeating myself yet again.

I've read it perfectly thoroughly, it just doesn't make any sense. You sold your own house for £90k, gave your daughter £45k and then spent £31.5k on doing it up for her, all of it informally, nothing in writing.

She now has 5 properties and you have none - how can that make sense to anybody?

christmas_carole

Tabbytabitha wrote: »

I've read it perfectly thoroughly, it just doesn't make any sense. You sold your own house for £90k, gave your daughter £45k and then spent £31.5k on doing it up for her, all of it informally, nothing in writing.

She now has 5 properties and you have none - how can that make sense to anybody?

No you didn't. I sold my house for £195.000. Read carefully please before commenting.


Yes, crazy woman, trusting her daughter, I wanted help and advice on here, harsh advice maybe but are you trying to rub my nose in it?


You don't need to, I am the one having to live with my 'Informal' decision.

Tabbytabitha

christmas_carole wrote: »

No you didn't. I sold my house for £195.000. Read carefully please before commenting.


Yes, crazy woman, trusting her daughter, I wanted help and advice on here, harsh advice maybe but are you trying to rub my nose in it?


You don't need to, I am the one having to live with my 'Informal' decision.

OK, you gave her half the equity, not half the whole value of the property - the result is the same.

I'm not being harsh, just trying to understand why someone (particularly someone older) would choose to leave themselves with no security and very little money just to add to a daughter's property portfolio. I'm not the only person puzzled by this on here.

If you don't want to lose your home, I'd suggest that you carry on having a relationship with this guy but don't actually move him in.

Gabbs_the_Newt

6 pages I'm surprised people still fall for trolling.

need_an_answer

Gabbs_the_Newt wrote: »

6 pages I'm surprised people still fall for trolling.

Each to their own with an assumption,however it does make for an interesting thought provoking read for anyone thinking of handing over a large asset and what might happen if the relationship turns sour.

I sometimes wish all "trolled" threads were quite so thoughtful!

christmas_carole

Gabbs_the_Newt wrote: »

6 pages I'm surprised people still fall for trolling.

This is not a Troll, I am not a Troll, It's sadly the honest truth and tbh I've had some great support which helps but I can do without the accusations and being called a Troll.

Clutterfree

I actually don't believe the OP is a troll.
I think she is just a mother who trusted her daughter implicitly and felt no need for a written agreement.
Unfortunately it's not worked out and she is the one who will suffer because of it.

Tabbytabitha

Gabbs_the_Newt wrote: »

6 pages I'm surprised people still fall for trolling.

It's cold and wet - nothing on TV.;)