Tiger Woods’ attorneys have denied claims by his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, that she had an oral agreement allowing her to live in his Florida mansion for 11 years. The legal owner of the mansion is Woods’ Jupiter Island Irrevocable Homestead Trust, which Herman is suing for $30 million. Herman alleges that she was tricked into leaving the property after the couple’s breakup in October. However, Woods’ lawyers state that there was never any agreement, written or oral, that permitted Herman to live in the property.
The lawsuit against Woods and his trust is the latest in a string of legal troubles for the former golfing champion. Woods has recently been recovering from serious injuries sustained in a car accident, which has put his golfing future in jeopardy. The accident occurred in California in February, and Woods has since undergone multiple surgeries to repair the damage.
Herman, who was the general manager of Woods’ Florida restaurant, The Woods Jupiter, was in a relationship with the golfer for several years. The couple had lived together in Woods’ Florida mansion for six years until their breakup last year. Woods’ lawyers have maintained that Herman has no legal claim to the property and that she has no right to remain there.
The legal battle between Woods and Herman highlights the importance of having a written tenancy agreement rather than relying on an oral agreement or informal arrangement. This is especially true in cases where there may be a dispute over the terms of the agreement or when one party believes they have a legal claim to the property.
For now, the legal battle between Woods and Herman continues, with both sides standing firm in their positions. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of clear, written agreements when it comes to tenancy and property ownership.