my question is do I have any entitlement to this house as my name is not on the title. Though this house has had a major turn around since I moved in.
Before I lived here his mom lived in it and it was a total pigstye, i mean dog crap, cat crap on the floor, piss in the rugs, flies, dirt even black mold.
You name it, I have pictures to prove what this house looked like before I moved in it.
Now it looks like a million bucks compared to what is was before. I believe I have been the motivating factor in getting him to make his house 100x better, but he tells me this is not my house in a fight but when we are getting along he says its "our" house.
My only proof of living here for the last 3 years is the taxes( I filed with him) and the phone bill which is in my name and any mail I get sent here.
I have also been the only person to help (not even his friends) with the renovation. we are breaking up and I dont want to walk away broke as I helped him turnthishousearoundforthelast3 y
2007-01-15 09:25:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
WE LIVE in canada, EDMONTON.
2007-01-15 09:36:19 · update #1
ONCE AGAIN...WE LIVE IN CANADA...NOT US.
2007-01-15 09:46:17 · update #2
Nope, not yours.
BTW, do you pay rent?
2007-01-15 09:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by NYC_Since_the_90s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-10 07:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by Marjorie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest calling a local attorney or title company to check with them about the laws and what you are or are not entitled to. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find much of anything on real property laws in Edmonton, and since I only know the laws in the US, anything I could offer you would be of extremely limited value. Good luck, I hope everything works out for the best for you.
2007-01-15 10:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sithein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately go see a lawyer, I think you have a case here. Common law for 3 years and a child? This is a family unit. A lawyer will take the worry away. Goodluck! Feel free to pick my mind on your future renos! My rates are reasonable.LOL
2007-01-18 16:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because he was your bf doesnt mean that you are entitled to his house. Unless you are married you are entitled to nothing. In most states you need to live with someone for 7 years before being considered common law.
2007-01-15 09:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by M D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Honey, in most states if you aren't married to the property owner or not named on the deed or title, you get nothing. You are simply a tenant, therefore when you move the entire property stay with the owner and all repairs stay with the property.
2007-01-15 09:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Chris P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the pitfall you face when not married. You need to find out if the state you live in is a common-law state. 3 years may be log enough to claim common-law married status.
2007-01-15 09:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is this? You could have had a common law marriage in some areas of the country in US. It all depends. Good luck. Check with a lawyer.
2007-01-15 09:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a) do you live in a community property state - if so - go see a lawyer & get a divorce IF you qualify as being his common law wife. Request entitlement to what you want via the divorce and you MIGHT get it.
b) if you don't live in a community property state - you've got nothing.
2007-01-15 09:30:45 · answer #9 · answered by aka Astra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult with an attorney. Some states have common law that could cover you. That is your only hope.
2007-01-15 09:35:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to talk to a lawyer in your state. Some states have Common Law laws....
2007-01-15 09:31:19 · answer #11 · answered by AJ2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋