what is he entitled to?

[troot28]

My Step Daughters boyfriend has told her he wants to end their relationship. They live together in a house she purchased 4 years ago. He moved in approx 3 years ago. His name is not on the mortgage or any of the utility bills apart from the council tax. At times he has been out of work but has been giving her �100 a week when in work.
Despite him wanting to end the relationship he is refusing to leave the house. He wants her to leave and has promised that he will go in 2 months time.
If she doesn't he is saying he will make her put the house on the market and he will expect half of the profit which is apprx �25,000.
Is he actually entitled to half or anything?
Is her leaving the house a good idea?

[steve2010]

no,for gods sake dont let her move out,he will make sure she never gets back in,and im afraid,i think he is entitled to something,how much or what proportion,im not sure of,she should consult a solicitor,it might be a idea to offer him a lump sum to move and sign a legal doc saying he has no claim on the property,but she must not move out.

[flyciderman]

1) Do not move out
2) He is not entitled to anything
3) Tell him to shove off, he is trying it on

[bigmango]

your step-daughter is the legat owner of the house, on which her ex has no claim. Whatevermonies he is entitled to probably will have to be decided at court, if he is so inclined. Your step-daughter must not, under any circumstances move out or sell the house. The ex boyfriend will be entitled to certain monies for his imput. If however your daughter has been the major money earner during the three year relationship, his payout will be minimal. He cannot make her sell the house.