Can my ex partner legally claim money from me now we have split up?

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I was cohabitting with my boyfriend for a year and a half.  The first year he did not contribute to bills etc as he maintained his own home.  He sold his house June 06 and spent about £14k on my house which is in my sole name.  He paid for double glazing I paid for a bedroom make over.  He put in cavity wall insulation and a water softener without asking me first and he paid the bill for that.  Between us we put in a new driveway.  We were to get married. Three days before xmas he left me with no real explanation other than he was going to put his teenage daughter first and move back to the area he had come from. I did not want him to go but he said he had made his decision.
He took all his belongings and furniture etc.  Now he says he wants money from me to cover what he spent on my house.
Does he have any legal right to insist I raise money to give to him?  There was no agreement written down and he is not on my mortgage?

Kbella · Accepted Answer

NO you need to sue him for your money. That is stupid you own him nothing and he gets nothin

vvhisperingwillow · Answer

I wouldnt worry about it.  He was living there wasnt he?  Was he paying any bills?  In this case I would consider the money as rent, you guys werent married so there is nothing to split in a nasty divorce.  I would just tell him you didnt ask him to spend it.  The court would look at it like a gift.  Or maybe even as rent for living there.  If he has no reciepts then he is just crap out of luck.  He stayed there and if he didnt pay any bills or rent, then he should have helped you fix the place up is how I look at it.  He didnt have to do that, but he did, not like you begged him to pay for all that.  Keep in mind, it was a gift.  Dont let it get you down, I dont think there is naything he can do about it.  Good Luck!

freedom fighter · Answer

the fact that it was a gift since you were to be married may carry some weight. i knw if the is the one who breaks it off the girl gets to keep the ring so maybe it's the same deal. but i would post this question in the law yahoo answers as more lawyers problably answer questions there to get a more accurate answer not to mention finding a property lawyer as well. best wishes. ps.  the fact that it's in your name and he's not the the mortage give you an edge. unless he can prove he bought it. smart move by the way.

Vonnie S · Answer

Unless you has a written agreement stating that he was loaning you the money he cannot claim it back.    He did a lot of things voluntarily, and cannot put you in debt because he opted out of the relationship.  Explain this to him as well.  You are the victim here, not him.  No signature no refund. Good luck.   Ps. At least you got something out of the relationship.

BarbieGurl · Answer

definitely talk to a lawyer, but I don't think you'll owe him anything

Sure, he spent money on making some improvements to the house, but he was also living there.  

Now, if he has all kinds of cancelled checks, showing that he made partial mortgage payments, then you may owe him some money (otherwise he would have an interest in your house when you go to sell).

Luv2RIDE · Answer

I would say no, but you could always consult with an attorney to find out for sure.  Look in the yellow pages, alot of attorney's will give a free phone consultation.

sassynsweet1221 · Answer

You said it yourself...you were co-habitating and were to get married.  If you were actually married you would owe him nothing.  Because he was living with you as if you were married and with the intent to marry, you should owe him nothing.  Check with an attorney to be sure, but by rights you should owe him nothing.

Anonymous · Answer

You owe him nothing,He should have thought about all the money he spent out before he decided to walk. 
That will teach him.
Dont give him a penny,Its his tough ****.

Gerry · Answer

Check with a lawyer!

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