Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Nevada

Re: Real Estate

I just read about a case where a woman who lived with a man was awarded over $1,000,000, because the court found that there was an implied joint venture in them living together. Nevada follows the same law as California based on the Lee Marvin case. Nevada is not a title state. Your girl friend is entitled to one half the increase in equity from the time she moved in until she moves out, or you give her 30 days notice to move out. You would be entitled to the remainder of any equity and the house itself.

Re: Real Estate

It is true that Nevada does not necessarily follow title in showing ownership. In some cases, an unmarried couple can develop property rights similar to married couples. But these cases are fairly limited and difficult to prove.

I would want to speak with you to get more factual information. It hurts you that there is no lease in writing. However, it would be your girlfriend's burden of proof to show that the relationship is something other than a lease.

If you want her out, try to evict her like a tenant and put the onus on her to prove that she's something other than a tenant. Contact me if you have other questions or if she files suit.