In a property division dispute involving cohabitation in Xiamen, the court ruled that real estate jointly purchased during the cohabitation period shall be divided according to each party's contribution ratio.

Plaintiff Zhang (male) and defendant Liu (female) began cohabiting in 2020 10. They did not register their marriage. In 2021 5, they jointly purchased a property located in Jimei District, Xiamen City, for a total price of 240 million yuan. Plaintiff Zhang contributed 180 million yuan, and defendant Liu contributed 60 million yuan. The title was registered under both names as tenants in common, with plaintiff holding 75% and defendant holding 25%. In 2023 12, the parties ended their cohabitation. Plaintiff Zhang filed a lawsuit requesting the court to divide the property according to law. The plaintiff seeks ownership of the property and payment of 60 million yuan from the defendant as compensation for the defendant's share.

The court has ruled that the property located in Jimei District, Xiamen City shall be awarded to the plaintiff, Zhang Mou, and any remaining mortgage on the property shall be repaid solely by the plaintiff. Within ten days of the effective date of this judgment, the plaintiff shall pay the defendant, Liu Mou, a compensation for the property's value of 60 million yuan. The defendant shall bear all litigation costs associated with this case.