Legal assistance in case of relationship breakdown and investments

Questioner

My girlfriend invested heavily in my house, because we were going to live in my house together (the house is in my name). Unfortunately, the relationship ended after living together for two months, my girlfriend is now living in a rental house. Reversing the renovation is not possible (selling back bricks or kitchen cabinets is not possible). We did not put anything about this on paper, but we did draw up a draft cohabitation contract (in collaboration with a notary). But we were not happy with the text, so we never signed it Does she legally have the right to me repaying her (part of) the renovation costs? If so, how much (percentage)? If I really don't want to, can I not pay her anything at all? For the record: I certainly want to accommodate her but my resources are limited, especially when it comes to the short term. Without the cohabitation plans, there would have been no renovation or I would have invested my own money in other parts of the house. Before I start talking to her about this, I would like to know what the limits are.

Lawyer

If there is no cohabitation agreement or nothing else has been determined regarding the division in the event of a relationship breakdown, the investing partner is entitled to a right of compensation that becomes due at the end of the relationship. She can therefore claim her investment. I therefore advise you to make an arrangement with her if your resources are limited.

Questioner

What does claimable mean? After all, the value of my house has not increased proportionally with the investment made. And how can I have the possible arrangement recorded? So that she does not come up with a claim in 10 years?

Lawyer

Thank you for your direct contact request. I have already answered you personally.