There’s a bit of a conundrum here. You own the house jointly, which means you both have equity in it, although how much you each have probably hasn’t been decided. That means, let’s say, that half the house is hers.
From what you write, it would seem there is no written agreement between the two of you over who can live there and under what conditions. Unless your ex is renting him a portion of the house – and it would seem that they’re planning on living together as a couple – it’s unlikely that he could be considered a tenant.
That said, since the house is jointly owned, it’s likely that you and your ex are splitting the mortgage payments. If her boyfriend moves in and begins contributing to the mortgage, then you might have a valid case to have your own payment lessened.
However, it’s all a bit tricky. The ideal way would be to sit down with your ex and hammer out an agreement that’s mutually acceptable. That depends on how well you two get along, and how flexible she is on matters.
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If the two of you can come an agreement, get it in writing through your solicitors. That way, should there be a problem later, you have the paperwork if it’s possible for you to pursue things legally.
That might also have the effect of making your ex think more about moving her boyfriend in.
If they’re serious about things, you might even want to suggest they buy you out of the property. It could help bring closure on the relationship, and it could ease your Financial Pressures, too. You don’t seem to have a problem with him living in the house and being around your son, so your concerns are more financial than anything.
So, if you do come to an agreement, then after, say, six months when they’re fully established as a couple in the house, you could suggest they buy you out, which could end up making the situation easier for everyone.
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