Have a few questions but here are the facts:
In April 2004, I needed a place to live so my EX invites me to live with her till my house is ready in Aug. 1st 2004. She offered that I pay no money towards her rent, I accept, but provide money for food. Her rent is $1000.00 month
July 31st 2004 she gets evicted by landlord. I ask her and her children to move into my house till she can find a place to live. She insists she shouldn't pay rent for the same amount of time I did living with her, I agree to terms.
Relationship continues.
side note* I bought this house with the intention of renting out 2 rooms at $600.00 each. House in question is a 4 bedroom townhouse.
During the course of our relationship we agreed she would pay rent of $680.00 plus half the bills. I brought up the conversation about her taking half the house and she tells me she's not that kind of woman, I decide not to get any kind of agreement because of her answer.
December 2006 we have a falling out and she decides to leave but asks that she have till April to save money. I charge her no rent but she agrees to pay half the bills. Again she says she will not seek any money.
March 2007 relationship continues, she hands me a cheque for 3 months rent.
October 2007 relationship breaks down and she moves out December 5th 2007.
Now she is asking for money.
I offer her $6800.00 $680.00 X 10 months
She laughs and says come back with a higher amount.
During our relationship a air conditioner was bought for $1500 and we split the price.
Fence 1700.00 I paid for
My questions:
1. Will Unjust Enrichment come into effect, not for her but me?
She makes $22,000 more than I do, she was paying less money living with me.
2. Will Quantum Meruit come into effect.
3. Since she has moved out, she just sent me an e-mail asking to settle this
without lawyers and if I don't reply she will get one involved. Should I wait till she serves me?
4. Can I get spousal support?
5. What could the outcome be if this were to go to court?
Thank-you for any replies.
In April 2004, I needed a place to live so my EX invites me to live with her till my house is ready in Aug. 1st 2004. She offered that I pay no money towards her rent, I accept, but provide money for food. Her rent is $1000.00 month
July 31st 2004 she gets evicted by landlord. I ask her and her children to move into my house till she can find a place to live. She insists she shouldn't pay rent for the same amount of time I did living with her, I agree to terms.
Relationship continues.
side note* I bought this house with the intention of renting out 2 rooms at $600.00 each. House in question is a 4 bedroom townhouse.
During the course of our relationship we agreed she would pay rent of $680.00 plus half the bills. I brought up the conversation about her taking half the house and she tells me she's not that kind of woman, I decide not to get any kind of agreement because of her answer.
December 2006 we have a falling out and she decides to leave but asks that she have till April to save money. I charge her no rent but she agrees to pay half the bills. Again she says she will not seek any money.
March 2007 relationship continues, she hands me a cheque for 3 months rent.
October 2007 relationship breaks down and she moves out December 5th 2007.
Now she is asking for money.
I offer her $6800.00 $680.00 X 10 months
She laughs and says come back with a higher amount.
During our relationship a air conditioner was bought for $1500 and we split the price.
Fence 1700.00 I paid for
My questions:
1. Will Unjust Enrichment come into effect, not for her but me?
She makes $22,000 more than I do, she was paying less money living with me.
2. Will Quantum Meruit come into effect.
3. Since she has moved out, she just sent me an e-mail asking to settle this
without lawyers and if I don't reply she will get one involved. Should I wait till she serves me?
4. Can I get spousal support?
5. What could the outcome be if this were to go to court?
Thank-you for any replies.
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