Suing Ex For Costs

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In Texas, living together without marriage doesnt create a legal obligation for financial support. However, you may have a case if you had an agreement that your ex would contribute to costs or if your ex unjustly benefited from the renovations (unjust enrichment). Unjust enrichment is a legal concept where one person benefits or profits in an unfair manner at anothers expense. If your ex benefited from your inheritance unfairly without contributing to the costs, you might have a case for unjust enrichment. For your situation, its best to consult with a local attorney who specializes in civil litigation or landlord-tenant law. You may contact the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program for free legal advice.

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I wanted to know my rights for suing an ex who lived with me for 4 years and never paid for any housing costs, renovations, etc
Sure, I'd be happy to guide you. To provide the most accurate information, could you please tell me where you are located?
Pasadena tx
In Texas, living together without marriage doesn't create a legal obligation for financial support. However, you may have a case if:
- You had an agreement that your ex would contribute to costs.
- Your ex unjustly benefited from the renovations (unjust enrichment).
Consider seeking local legal advice.
What is unjust enrichment
Unjust enrichment is a legal concept where one person benefits or profits in an unfair manner at another's expense. This may warrant legal relief if:
- The benefit was not legally justified.
- The person who suffered the loss didn't voluntarily give the benefit.
- The receiver knew of the benefit.
Well my father passed away unexpectedly in feb * and I recover a large inheritance, on top of a property. The ex, didn’t help pay for any of the moving costs, bills, utilities, house renovations required, legal costs for evicting the previous tenants of said property. Including new flooring, new water heater, complete new ac system including duct work, property taxes, HOA fees… the list goes on
Under Texas law, if your ex benefited from your inheritance unfairly without contributing to the costs, you might have a case for unjust enrichment. However, it's a complex legal concept and proving it can be challenging. I'd recommend consulting with a local attorney.
Can you recommend me to a professional that could help me out with this situation? I really just need advice on what type of standpoint I have here. The eviction case took a long time and they were technically squatting for about *-4 months. They took advantage of my father being ill, and didn’t pay their rent. We took them to court and it was finialized they owed us almost $*,*, but my lawyer told me I would probably never see the money from them so they suggested I just drop the fight. Could I do anything about this either? The case was in *
For your situation, it's best to consult with a local attorney who specializes in civil litigation or landlord-tenant law. They could help you understand if pursuing the eviction case is feasible. Texas law also allows judgment creditors to garnish a debtor's wages in certain situations.
Can you suggest me to a free advice lawyer for more answers
Absolutely, you may contact the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program. They provide free legal advice to low-income residents of Harris County, which includes Pasadena, TX.

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