The Muschinski v Dodds principle of unconscionable retention of benefit applies to informal domestic property arrangements where an elderly parent contributes funds towards a house with a granny flat and the joint living arrangement breaks down without attributable fault. An implicit condition that the relationship remain harmonious may be found as part of such an arrangement, and the remedy of an equitable charge for the amount contributed is available.
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