Can Boyfriend legally get money off my sale of the house?

Whether your boyfriend has a legal claim to proceeds from your home sale depends on how title is held, whether he contributed to the purchase or improvements, and whether any written or oral agreements exist between you. In Brooksville and throughout Hernando County, Florida, if the property is titled solely in your name and no cohabitation or domestic partnership agreement exists, he generally has no automatic legal right to the proceeds. Florida is not a community property state, so unmarried partners do not share property rights the way spouses might in a marital context. That said, if he contributed to the down payment, mortgage payments, or major improvements with a documented expectation of being repaid or sharing in the appreciation, he could potentially make a claim through civil court under theories of unjust enrichment or resulting trust. To protect yourself before listing, consult a Florida real estate attorney to confirm how title reads and whether any written agreements could create exposure. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

Best to talk with an attorney, I cant give you legal advise. In the past, I had a client in similar situation and it was understood that the unmarried partner had no right to any proceeds. Ethically it would seem appropriate to reimburse the gifted monies being $20,000. Just one opinion.

Hi Erika, that’s a question for an attorney. I am happy to refer a few to you if you need one.