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I currently live in marital home that we will sell before splitting profits with ex. Ex still pays for half mortagage. Ive been living there for last 5 years after seperating. The sale of the house has dragged on largely due to her but she has always paid half the mortgage.
Anyway, things have started moving now and im getting the house ready to sell.
It needs to be decorated. Since she is getting half the profits from the sale, is it fair she pay for half decorating costs? She is arguing she shouldnt have to since she doesnt live there.
Please let me know your thoughts.
To be honest I can see it from both sides, but if you feel strongly about it, you could suggest that you will cover the cost of it, but will make a reduction on the money received after the sale of the house for half of the cost.
I agree and can see it from both sides, but the question is more is it really worth the fight over it? Will it add to solicitors costs if you don't agree, or will it postpone the sale, in which case there will be extra mortgage interest costs? I would certainly try to come to some arrangement over the costs taken from the sale price, but I don't think it's worth the fight from a financial viewpoint.
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