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How can I get my money back if I contribute to paying down payment, mortgage property taxes?

Can a boyfriend in California who paid the full down payment, monthly mortgage and property taxes for about 7 years but when the house was bought his name was not added to the title can he get his money back somehow and sue the owner? And is there an SOL? Thank you.

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