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changed locks, what can I do?
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Is is illegal if my ex husband changes the locks on our jointly owned house? I moved myself and daughter out due to violence. And when recently trying to get my personal possessions (we are argueing over the rest through court) he opened the door and admitted that he had changed them and that he doesn't have to inform me or supply me with a key. What can I do? Do i break in? Am I within my rights to do this to get my things?
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Ex husband! ......Just how long ago did you move out?
You say you have moved yourself out & I fully understand your reason for doing so but unless you can reach an amicable arrangement I think you will need to seek legal advice.
Ward~Minter am I right in thinking that either the gas or electric utillites are legally allowed forcable entry providing they are accompained by a Police Officer?
You say you have moved yourself out & I fully understand your reason for doing so but unless you can reach an amicable arrangement I think you will need to seek legal advice.
Ward~Minter am I right in thinking that either the gas or electric utillites are legally allowed forcable entry providing they are accompained by a Police Officer?
Whenever desired but, with at least 24 hours' notice, the landlord may visit at his or her discretion. Where repairs are necessary, the landlord has a right to �reasonable access�. What �reasonable access� means depends on why they need to gain access. For example, in an emergency, the landlord is entitled to immediate access to carry out work, but he or she does not have a right to enter without notice in any other circumstances, unless a court order has been obtained.
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M P had this problem when his ex wife moved out of their flat. She liked to use it as a knocking shop during the day & stole his food (and gas/electric).
After consulting his solicitor he changed the locks, due to the fact that his ex wife had no reason to be there other than to fleece him & abuse the property. She was able to visit and remove her possessions after making an appointment, and someone else had to be there to witness the removal.
After consulting his solicitor he changed the locks, due to the fact that his ex wife had no reason to be there other than to fleece him & abuse the property. She was able to visit and remove her possessions after making an appointment, and someone else had to be there to witness the removal.