How to evict ex boyfriend who refuses to leave house?

Hellothree

Hi,

So my dad bought me a house which is in my name, my boyfriend (now ex) and I moved in a couple of weeks ago. He has no contract and hasn't yet paid any rent or bills.

We have split up and he is refusing to leave my house. I am currently having to sit in my bedroom whilst he is downstairs acting as if he owns the place.

Is there anything I need to do legally and how do I get him out? He will not leave and has hit me quite a few times and I know if I argue with him anymore he will smash the house up (he has damaged previous properties before that we have rented).

My dad mentioned before we moved in that he will have to sign something to say he cannot claim half of the house etc, should I write something up for him to sign before trying to get him out?

Any advice would be great.

Ms_Chocaholic

Call the Police if he has harmed you or you feel threatened.

When he's out of the house, change the locks (it's quite easy to do) and have a friend/family member there with you for your own safety.

Where is your dad now? Can you give him a call to come round and help.

agrinnall

From what you've said he has no claim on the house (no paperwork required) and no right to live there, so do as Ms Chocaholic says.

Mickygg

He won't have any claim on the house.

I had a similar situation many years ago. I ended up giving my ex gf time to get out, pack stuff etc so I lived with parents for a week or so. It dragged on so I went round house, she happened to be out so I changed all the locks and put rest off stuff in garage for her to collect.

If I hadn't done that I have no idea how long she would have stayed in the house.

It created a lot of fireworks though!

Red-Squirrel_2

I would call the police, tell them that you want to tell your violent boyfriend to leave but that you are worried he will hurt you or worse and ask them to be present to keep you safe.

Be ready to change the lock literally the minute he goes.

The police should take this seriously and attend.

Ms_Chocaholic

Red-Squirrel wrote: »

I would call the police, tell them that you want to tell your violent boyfriend to leave but that you are worried he will hurt you or worse and ask them to be present to keep you safe.

Be ready to change the lock literally the minute he goes.

The police should take this seriously and attend.

Difficulty with this is trying to find a replacement lock at this time of the evening on NY Eve - you could just ask the Police for their help in getting his key from him.

If you are planning on ringing the Police, I'd ring sooner rather than later. It is NY Eve so I imagine they'll be very busy.

Red-Squirrel_2

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

Difficulty with this is trying to find a replacement lock at this time of the evening on NY Eve - you could just ask the Police for their help in getting his key from him.

If you are planning on ringing the Police, I'd ring sooner rather than later. It is NY Eve so I imagine they'll be very busy.

I didn't necessarily mean right this minute, obviously that would be best but as you say, its NYE, so maybe speaking to the police tomorrow and planning a time would be wise.

I wouldn't trust that he didn't have a copy of the key that the OP doesn't know about, after all he knows she wants him out.

m0bov

Leave it much longer and he'll be changing the locks.

He's assaulted you and you've not called the police? Has your Dad not come round and sorted him out?

dimbo61

If you watch a couple of YouTube videos on how to change the barrel on the front door.
You can pick up a new barrel from B and Q or other good locksmiths
Homebase, wicks, Wilkinson or order on eBay.
Time to talk to Mum and Dad.
Deadbeat EX needs to move out asap

NeilCr

m0bov wrote: »

Leave it much longer and he'll be changing the locks.

He's assaulted you and you've not called the police? Has your Dad not come round and sorted him out?

Quite

Forget it’s New Years Eve. Report the assault to the police now. Don’t wait till tomorrow. And/or look up DV agencies/support in your area. They will have 24 hour emergency lines and will be able to give you advice/support/guidance etc

moneyistooshorttomention

Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »

Difficulty with this is trying to find a replacement lock at this time of the evening on NY Eve - you could just ask the Police for their help in getting his key from him.

If you are planning on ringing the Police, I'd ring sooner rather than later. It is NY Eve so I imagine they'll be very busy.

There are emergency locksmiths.

Even in this quite remote area I could get one if I needed to.

So I'd google for one of them if I were you - and change those locks the second he's out the door (making sure you have a hefty male friend or two and/or your father with you).