If I have lived with my boyfriend for 8 years and was present when he bought our house but everything is in his name, can he kick me out?
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If I have lived with my boyfriend for 8 years and was present when he bought our house but everything is in his name, can he kick me out?
Asked on October 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Utah
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are not on the title of the house, and he is the only one on the title, then yes, he can kick you out. If you are on the loan, that is an issue you will have to deal with separately (asking him to refinance in his name alone). However, if everything (title and loan) is only in his name, no matter how long you have lived together, you need to understand you do not have a right to that home legally. If there is a separate contractual obligation between you and he, you may wish to raise that during any discussions you may have concerning this home.
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