Husband changed locks on jointly owned property

familygirl82

if its in joint names he cant do it end of, your entitled to be in that house as much as he is even if it meant breaking in by smashing a window, obviously the damage would have to be paid for but out of principle he can not for any reason stop you getting in that house..

no your rights girl and take a stand, if your worrid you can always have policeman escort you by telling them your worried for your safety or if not call the police if he starts to become abusive......until he gives you your entiltlement and you have signed not a thing he can do.....thats if the mortgage is in both your names......

familygirl82

a lock smith can but you will have to pay the costs also....

tco03

im pretty sure a locksmith can change the locks for anyone who is a rightful tenant at the location and can prove so

try http://www.locksmith-in-sheffield.com
or http://www.locksmith-directory.org.uk

yvonne13_2

What a horrible situation to be in at the beginning of a new year.

OP I hope your okay

fluffnutter

tco03 wrote: »

im pretty sure a locksmith can change the locks for anyone who is a rightful tenant at the location and can prove so

... which is precisely what the husband did, one assumes.

Either they can both change the locks, in which case the OP can't complain, or neither of them can!

OP, see a solicitor.

pinkshoes

Am I missing something? Why has he thrown you out.

Your name is on the deeds, so just break in, take your stuff, and he can sort the mess out. A sledgehammer will work.

Don't forget to make sure the joint account is frozen.

meritaten

I know the police dont like getting involved in 'domestics' but - you have the legal right of entry to your home and to collect your possessions. I also know that the police would prefer to be informed if the situation might turn nasty - as was the case with a friends son recently - they accompanied him to the home and waited while he got his things.
seems that some police forces see it differently!

jenhug

get the locks changed, get your stuff, post him a key through the letter box. job done!

Own_My_Own

Am not saying do this.
But the same thing happened to a couple I use to live opposite. We had no idea he had thrown her out and changed the locks, until she turned up with a van, smashed a window, got in and emptied the house.
When he got home from work and rang the police, they said it was her house and she could do what she wanted.

Well so the local gossip (his neighbour) told everyone.