Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

In 2004, My girlfriend bought a home. It's in her name. At the time of the purchase, we were happy and planning for our future, and I had agreed to move in and pay half of everything. In doing so, this home which we would make would be an investment in our future. There was no lease agreement and more than 50,000 dollars was paid by myself in mortgage payments. Now, I may be forced out of the home, and feel I am entitled to something for my investment. I don't want to leave, and it may not come to that, but I need advice regarding this investment. I am not trying to be vindictive or gain leverage, I'm just looking out for my best interests.


Asked on 2/01/16, 10:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

The time to look out for your best interests was in 2004. You could have protected yourself in a number of ways. Assuming you're a guy you could have gotten married., Or you could have put you're agreement in writing, You did none of that.

According to my calculations you've paid less than $4600 a year. Less than you would have paid in rent. So an unjust enrichment is not going to go very far. Sorry.

{John}

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Answered on 2/01/16, 11:15 am


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