Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Nevada

My ex-partner paid cash for a house and the title was registered in my name only..a single male. $200,000...

My ex-partner spent $44,000 on repairs, renovating and furnishing the house...I did the manual labor of said work.

My ex-partner is now suing me for recovery of the property and money expended by her on the property and claims she is entitled to quiet title and wants a constructive trust placed on the property.

The property has 'homestead' status in my name in the state of Nevada.

Is there any chance I will be able to retain the property?

Obviously there are a lot more details, but that is the gist of things.


Asked on 9/09/10, 5:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Cogan Jeffrey A. Cogan, Esq., Ltd.

It all depends on if you had an agreement. Why did she spend $44,000 on repairs, etc.? Did you make a promise to her if she supplied you the money? Were you to pay her back on the $44,000? Normally, the homestead would protect you but not in this case since she is seeking a constructive trust.

You should keep the property but she could have a lien via the constructive trust that would require you to pay her whenever it was sold or refinanced.

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Answered on 9/14/10, 5:59 pm


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