Can an ex-boyfriend who lived in my house for 15 years make an ownership claim on my property?
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Can an ex-boyfriend who lived in my house for 15 years make an ownership claim on my property?
He paid half of the bills while there but I owned house before he moved in. Also, he says that he can take the furniture he abandoned here when he moved 3 years ago. I sent 2 certified notices to him to get his belongings but no response.
Asked on April 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally I think that the answer is no here as to the ownership claim in the house. He was a guest, correct? He is not on the title? And there are no claims of marriage or a marital residence. But I would double check on the law in your area and his belongings. He could try and start an action for conversion against you. Good luck.
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