What are my rights if my boyfriend wants to evict me but I have paid for the mortgage and other household expenses?
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What are my rights if my boyfriend wants to evict me but I have paid for the mortgage and other household expenses?
I have been leaving with my boyfriend for over 3 years now. We are not married and I am not on the mortgage. But I do pay mortgage payments and also the light bill. I have also put money into the home such as new paint, the garden, and other stuff. He now wants to evict me and I only work part-time and I have no where to go. Do I have any rights to the home or anything else? He is also mentally and verbally abusive.
Asked on November 13, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you have no ownership interest in the house then you are probably going to be considered a tenant and yes, he can evict you. I am sorry for your situation but I do not have much hope for your winning the right to stay in the home that is legally his. You say that he abuses you. Can you get help from any battered women shelters or agencies in the area? You are not legally married so your rights do not stem from the same laws as a married couple. But you have a right to be safe and you should seek help from any social service agency that can help. Good luck.
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