stevo1
Dec 24, 2008, 09:48 AM
I have a severe disability.
Upon discharge from hospital 23 years ago, and having been offered accommodation in an adjacent bungalow to my father, I took up residence in 1986.
In 1991, I found myself able to contribute some rent to my father [I am responsible for all bills relating to the bungalow]. I have paid this at a nominal rate of £160 per calendar month. My father demanded this in cash. I have no reciepts. I have no agreement. I have spent money on improvements and rectifying faults during that period.
At the time I started paying, he said he would sign the bungalow over to me at age 40. He said if I subsequently wanted to move, that I should give him the opportunity to buy it back. I have lived here on the understanding that this was an agreement [or trust arrangement].
Suffice to say, he has now requested that I leave and seek alternative accommodation.
Do I have any rights?
Has there been a breach of trust?
Is there an 'estopple' issue in this case?
Have I been effectively bullied or financially abused?
Please, please help:confused:
Upon discharge from hospital 23 years ago, and having been offered accommodation in an adjacent bungalow to my father, I took up residence in 1986.
In 1991, I found myself able to contribute some rent to my father [I am responsible for all bills relating to the bungalow]. I have paid this at a nominal rate of £160 per calendar month. My father demanded this in cash. I have no reciepts. I have no agreement. I have spent money on improvements and rectifying faults during that period.
At the time I started paying, he said he would sign the bungalow over to me at age 40. He said if I subsequently wanted to move, that I should give him the opportunity to buy it back. I have lived here on the understanding that this was an agreement [or trust arrangement].
Suffice to say, he has now requested that I leave and seek alternative accommodation.
Do I have any rights?
Has there been a breach of trust?
Is there an 'estopple' issue in this case?
Have I been effectively bullied or financially abused?
Please, please help:confused: