Is my live-in girfriend entitled to any rights in my house?
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Is my live-in girfriend entitled to any rights in my house?
I met a girl about 16 months ago in another state. We then separated for about 7 months while we kept in touch. Then I moved about 6 months ago to be with her. About 3 months ago I bought a house with my own money; she is not on the deed. We have been living in it together. Does this entitle her to any portion of this house now or in the future? Mind you we are not married and I don’t have a mortgage on the property.
Asked on July 9, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, merely living with someone does not entitled that person to any legal rights to the home in which they live. In your case this menns that your girlfriend cannot make a claim on the house simply for being your roommate. That having been said, if she contributes substantially to the maintenance and/or repair of the home, then in some cases she may be entitled to reimburesment of such costs. Bottom line, make sure to keep all house expenses seperate and apart.
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