Ex has moved back in

[ummmmmdedum]

Our house, in both names was put on the market. The sale has now fell through. He has moved back in and changed the locks. Every single thing in the house belongs to me. Can I legally break in and retrieve my stuff?

[pink-kittens]

if the house is in both your names he cant change the locks without giving you a key

However, AFAIK and from personal experience you cannot break into your own house either

See a solicitor - you have every right to a) either collect your things and b) live there until it is sold although I realise the 2nd option may not be one for you

[angel21]

I don't know the answer sorry but just wanted to say hope you get it sorted. He is out of order!!

[Daniela36]

That's not a very nice thing for him to do to you, but breaking the law yourself is not the answer.
Get a solicitor to write to him asking if you can go on a specific day to collect your things.

I hope things work out ok for you.
:-)

[Ethel]

Gaining entry to your own home is not breaking the law, unless there is an injunction in place against you.

There is no law about breaking your own window.

[legend.isgod]

http://tranquility.blog.co.uk/2007/05/17/the_r eal_hustle_has_the_bbc_gone_too_far~2289382/



if you have id from that house call out a locksmith like in the real hustle and he will get you in without breaking and entering.

and to be completely legal leave a spare key for your ex.

youre not breaking the law then.

like he has.


thats what id do.

[tamborine]

smash a window & break in......tell the 'law' you lost your keys if they call. Get your boyfriend to move in - or rent to some 'muscle'. Can I send my bikers over - they love bovver ;)

[legend.isgod]

btw dont pay with a diodgy cheque tho : 0)

[ummmmmdedum]

I can enter the property from the 2nd floor window via next doors fire escape without breaking anything....

Just checking I could do this legally....there is no injunction on me :-)

This man owns nothing in my house....not even a cup..!!!

I started staying with my current BF because my boiler broke and we had no heating......I haven't left, much to his delight. I think it's sent my EX quite doolally....

[sue34]

i would call the police and ask them to go to your house with you to get your stuff.

my ex changed the locks on me. i had moved out and was told he could.and i would have to fight in court to get back in

men!

[pink-kittens]

If you can get in without causing damage then do so, however if you 'break in' you can be arrested for it - personal experience of it

[daffy654]

If the house is registered with the land registry in your name you could download a copy of the deeds to prove ownership of the house,show the deeds and some form of photo ID to a locksmith and they will change the locks for you.

[ummmmmdedum]

Thanks everyone.