If my home is in my name does my boyfriend have any say?

The short answer is that title is title. If the deed is in your name alone, you own the house, and being in a relationship with someone does not by itself give that person an ownership interest in it. The reason people worry about this in Texas specifically is that Texas is a community property state, and that phrase gets repeated so often that it starts to sound like it covers everybody. It does not. Community property is a marriage concept. Dating someone, living with them, even for years, does not create community property. So the thing you are probably most afraid of is not the risk you have. The thread is right that this is an attorney question, and I want to be clear that I am a real estate professional and not a lawyer, so what follows is what to raise with one rather than an answer about your situation. What I would actually ask a Texas family or real estate attorney about, in one consult: Whether anything in your circumstances could be argued to create a claim despite the deed. Where these disputes get complicated is not ownership on paper, it is money. If a partner contributed to the down payment, paid the mortgage for a stretch, or paid for a major improvement like a roof or an addition, they may have an argument for repayment even without any ownership interest. Courts have doctrines for that. Whether any of them apply depends entirely on facts, and an hour with a lawyer will tell you where you stand far better than any answer online. Whether Texas homestead rules affect anything you plan to do with the property, particularly if you ever want to refinance or take equity out. Whether there is any risk of an argument that you are informally married under Texas law, which has specific requirements and is worth ruling in or out cleanly rather than wondering about. On his request to see your financing documents and what you have paid in: you are not obligated to show anyone your loan documents. Whether you want to is a relationship question, not a legal one. If he is asking because he has been contributing money, that is worth taking seriously as a conversation, because unaddressed contributions are exactly what turns into a dispute later. If you both want to keep living together and keep things clear, the clean solution is boring and cheap: a written cohabitation agreement drafted by an attorney that states who owns the property, how contributions are treated, and what happens if you separate. People resist these because they feel unromantic. They are far less unpleasant than the alternative, and they protect both of you, which is the honest way to introduce the idea. I am Zoltan Peresztegi, a real estate professional working Los Angeles and the South Bay in California, so San Antonio is outside my market and Texas law is genuinely its own world. Please get a Texas attorney rather than relying on this. If you would also like an introduction to a strong San Antonio agent for anything property related, I am glad to help. Zoltan

If both the **deed and mortgage are solely in your name**, your boyfriend generally does not have ownership rights to the property or an automatic right to review your mortgage or financial information. However, if he has contributed money toward the home—such as mortgage payments, renovations, or other significant expenses—he may believe he has a financial interest. Whether those contributions create any legal rights depends on your state's laws, the nature of the payments, and any agreements between the two of you. If there's a disagreement about ownership or financial contributions, it's best to consult a real estate attorney. They can explain your rights based on your specific circumstances and state law. **Juan Picos** REALTOR® | JohnHart Real Estate Serving Burbank, Glendale & Greater Los Angeles

This is a common question among Florida buyers and sellers, and the answer depends on your specific situation and local market conditions. Understanding the fundamentals before making any decisions protects your investment and your timeline. In Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, the real estate landscape has its own characteristics that affect how this plays out in practice. The Citrus County market attracts a diverse buyer pool including relocators from higher-cost states, retirees, and local move-up buyers, which creates consistent demand across most price points and property types. The strategic approach is to work with a local agent who can pull current comparable sales data and walk you through the specific factors that apply to your situation in Florida. Every market is different at the neighborhood level, and decisions based on general advice or national headlines often miss the local nuances that matter most to your outcome. Making informed decisions based on local data is always the strongest position. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

is he a live in b/f? Are you guys common law married? Things can get sticky...

Hi Karin, a couple of questions would need to be answered first. 1) as previously mentioned, has he lived in the home and has he contributed to the household bills for at least 2 years? 2) when you file your taxes, do you file jointly? If yes if the answer to either question above, legally he has some rights as Texas is a community state and you are considered married under common law. But if the answers to the above are No, if the loan and deed are in your name only, he has no say. I am not an attorney and further questions and clarification should be directed to a real estate attorney.

Is he contributing to the household financially? If he is contributing financially in any way and since the state of Texas is a community state, are you common law married? If so, then there could be some debate in that.

Simply put, he has no say at all.