Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

My girlfriend and I were to be married

We were going to refiance my house that was in my name only, well do poor credit ratings on my part We agreed to refiance in her name only, because it was cheaper by far. As soon as the house was in her name she turned into a witch call police on me stated I hit her all kinds of things. She moved out and started an eviction on me, we made up kind of and I contiune to stay there she did not only a few nights I paid her rent for 7 months then all the sudden I get a call from an company who bought the house on a forcloser they told me I had 20 days to get out. What about all the money I gave her for the payments she never met. Can she do this to me legally do I have any recourse. I know the house is sold. Help what can I do


Asked on 4/30/07, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: My girlfriend and I were to be married

Unfortunately, the only legal action now would be to sue her in a civil action for your damages. You might be able to gain some damages in a civil suit for fraud, and possibly regain some of your money. What you had with your ex was a contract for you to do certain things (pay her money) and her to do certain things (including pay the house payments with your contributions). You might also file criminal charges against her (for fraud), but my experience is that the police would not press charges which involve loss of money in a "domestic dispute".

Read more
Answered on 4/30/07, 10:42 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Landlord & Tenants questions and answers in California