Housemate moved out - won't return keys

lisyloo

stator wrote: »

You need to change the locks anyway. You have no idea if he has made a copy. Returning one copy of the key won't change anything. If you don't trust him enough to have a copy of the key, you need to change the locks

Be careful following advice to alter property that does not belong to you.
It's not clear if there is more to this story, but you can't just do want you want to someone else's property even if you have valid concerns.
Take them to the lanlord and get permission or ask the landlord to sort it.


Having concerns about someone (whether valid or fantasy) does not give you the right to alter property that does not belong to you.

macman

If you do have a joint tenancy, you will be liable for any rent arrears (jointly and severally liable), so after 3 years in residence, you really need to understand what sort of tenancy you have.