Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

Repaying down payment to ex-boyfriend
I purchased a home several years
ago with my ex-boyfriend. Now that
we are no longer together he wants
me to re-pay 1/2 of the
downpayment (about $12K). At the
time we purchased the house, he
offered the downpayment hopefully
because he loved me but also
because he made significantly more
than I did. I did not sign anything
about re-paying him in the event we
broke up. We still own the house
together and have rented it out until
it makes more sense to sell it. My
plan was to take the $12K out of the
equity when/if the house sells. He is
threatening to sue me for the $12K
(which I do not have). Questions:
Does he have a case and am I
obligated to pay him eventhough we
still own the house together? Thank
you!

Asked on 1/29/08, 8:12 pm

Robert Strupp Robert J. Strupp,Attorney at Law, PLC

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Re: Repaying down payment to ex-boyfriend

I would encourage you to discuss this with an attorney. Your idea about subtracting the 12,000 at sale may be the best solution.

Answered on 1/29/08, 8:28 pm

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