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A couple have been together for a few decades.
One of them sold their house 10+ years ago when they hit hard times, since recovered from.
About 8 years ago the other inherited a house on their parents' death.
They are now living there with the non-owner paying no rent.
If the owner should die in future, could the non-owner claim some sort of squatter's rights and own the house?
But they can make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 if the deceased partner’s will makes inadequate provision for them or if there is no will.
