Does a boyfriend have to right to claim partial ownership if he moves in and helps fix up the property?
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Does a boyfriend have to right to claim partial ownership if he moves in and helps fix up the property?
Asked on February 3, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, not at all. Living someplace does not convey ownership, and neither does helping to fix it up (unless and only if there is a written agreement that in exchange for doing certain renovations, he will acquire a partial ownership interest).
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