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'Tenant/Lodger' won't leave!

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  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
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    No, I don't believe that the OP has given up any rights. He said that he stayed at home on the weekends so patently did not have another property as their primary residence. He moved back full-time six months ago. Which is a completely different thing to moving back permanently.

    I hope that the OP has had a chance to see a solicitor by now.
  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,414 Forumite
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    Can't you change utilities company's? Surely you just need a meter reading, no access to the accounts online required? Sorry if I'm wrong - just an idea.
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  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,779 Forumite
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    Go see your solicitor. Most give initial consultation for free.

    If you don't think yours is good, say where you are someone may be able to advise one who is.
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  • The_Blue_Hatter
    The_Blue_Hatter Posts: 158 Forumite
    Sounds like you need to increase the rent....by about £1000 per month!

    Jane, you cant change the utility company if the bill is not in your name.
  • patman99
    patman99 Posts: 8,532 Forumite
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    OK, so the 'lodger' pays for the electricity and gas. Turn the heating on full blast and make sure every electrical appliance and light-bulb on 24 hours a day. He will get quite a shock when he gets a massive bill. Might even make him change his mind about staying.
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  • googler
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    Jane_Blackford wrote: »
    Can't you change utilities company's? Surely you just need a meter reading, no access to the accounts online required? Sorry if I'm wrong - just an idea.

    Changing utiltilies won't do anything to actually get the lodger out, though.... I don't think these are the main issue.
  • Jinx
    Jinx Posts: 1,766 Forumite
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    What a horrible situation!! I'd be tempted to have someone come and share with me until this person can be evicted...
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  • Marvel1
    Marvel1 Posts: 7,450 Forumite
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    What others have suggested really:
    http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/getadvice/advice_topics/eviction/eviction_of_common_law_tenants#0

    Give 4 weeks notice in writing, you keep a copy, and if that fails then apply to the sheriff court for an order.
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    ...and if the OP is to persist with the 'weekdays away, weekends here' scenario for the 4 week notice period, I'd suggest gathering all small valuables, proofs of ownership, etc and keeping them somewhere safe offsite - bank deposit box, maybe?
  • bobothebear
    bobothebear Posts: 133 Forumite
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    I would seek some advice as others have suggested and whilst waiting for that to all be sorted by the official routes I would buy an Electric Heater and leave it on full blast constantly with the window open, It will send the electric bill through the roof and be very amusing when the next bill came through.
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