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09 Oct 12 #359999 by bigfoot1
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Hi ALL
It has been over 14 months I last posted a email to you.
I like to ask if I have a partner move into my house what right has he got.
Considering
1. my house has no mortgage since 2010.
2. he lives at my house rent free.
3. he contributes with home improvement include some financal and labour costs from himself.

My questions are

1. How much notice do I need to give him to move out if we split up?
2. Does he has a right to claim money off me if he made home improvement; considering we are in a loving relationship and I do not charge him rent and he helps me with home improvement?
3. what is equity rights please?
Many thanks
bigfoot1

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09 Oct 12 #360041 by LittleMrMike
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The answers to your questions are :

1. Your obligation is to give '' reasonable '' notice. Certainly no less than 28 days and it is best to err on the cautious side. That is, unless he is violent to you or abusive or anything like that.
2. Yes, it is possible, but of course a lot depends on the nature of the works carried out, and whether there was any intention that he should have some interest in the property in exchange for carrying out the works.
I know this sounds vague but no two cases are ever the same.
3. Sorry, don''t understand the question.

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10 Oct 12 #360120 by bigfoot1
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thank u again

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