Joint Tenants separating

Roger999

Unmarried, joint tenants and now separating. Mortgaged property. 

I’ve put significantly more money into the property, 80/20. I can prove what I’ve paid on deposit, home improvements etc. House has increased in value by a sizeable sum as a result.

Partner wants 50/50 of equity as joint tenant. Have I been naive here? I obviously paid out money in good faith and didn’t foresee separation. Anything I can throw at her? (Metaphorically for now)

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Roger999 said:

Unmarried, joint tenants and now separating. Mortgaged property. 

I’ve put significantly more money into the property, 80/20. I can prove what I’ve paid on deposit, home improvements etc. House has increased in value by a sizeable sum as a result.

Partner wants 50/50 of equity as joint tenant. Have I been naive here? I obviously paid out money in good faith and didn’t foresee separation. Anything I can throw at her? (Metaphorically for now)

What does your Deed of Trust say? 

CKhalvashi

Roger999 said:

Unmarried, joint tenants and now separating. Mortgaged property. 

I’ve put significantly more money into the property, 80/20. I can prove what I’ve paid on deposit, home improvements etc. House has increased in value by a sizeable sum as a result.

Partner wants 50/50 of equity as joint tenant. Have I been naive here? I obviously paid out money in good faith and didn’t foresee separation. Anything I can throw at her? (Metaphorically for now)

Unless there is a separate agreement, 50/50 is likely to be the starting point. When property is involved, there should be at a minimum a time limited agreement in place in relation to this, likely with several exceptions. If you didn't do this, the matter will likely be on you.

Your part in bold is not funny joke at all. Domestic violence is a serious matter and shouldn't even be joked about. It's in no way acceptable.

Roger999

CKhalvashi said:

Roger999 said:

Unmarried, joint tenants and now separating. Mortgaged property. 

I’ve put significantly more money into the property, 80/20. I can prove what I’ve paid on deposit, home improvements etc. House has increased in value by a sizeable sum as a result.

Partner wants 50/50 of equity as joint tenant. Have I been naive here? I obviously paid out money in good faith and didn’t foresee separation. Anything I can throw at her? (Metaphorically for now)

Unless there is a separate agreement, 50/50 is likely to be the starting point. When property is involved, there should be at a minimum a time limited agreement in place in relation to this, likely with several exceptions. If you didn't do this, the matter will likely be on you.

Your part in bold is not funny joke at all. Domestic violence is a serious matter and shouldn't even be joked about. It's in no way acceptable.

Completely agree, my apologies. It’s all just very frustrating, you think you know someone and then the depths people are prepared
to go to. 

CookieMonster

Contact a good solicitor, depending on the sums involved.
Or bite the bullet and agree 50/50, sort it out and live a good life.

And, as an aside, that was funny to anyone with a sense of humour.
(imminent thread deletion and spanking...)

BellaLasagna2018

CookieMonster said:

Contact a good solicitor, depending on the sums involved.
Or bite the bullet and agree 50/50, sort it out and live a good life.

And, as an aside, that was funny to anyone with a sense of humour.
(imminent thread deletion and spanking...)

I hope the thread doesn’t get deleted: it should serve as a reminder not to be naive, blinded by love etc and that you shouldn’t trust anyone when money is concerned.