problem with housemate refusing to leave

[MrShed]

That is an unfair term, and can be safely classed as null and void.

[GlasweJen]

I have a question MrShed, just out of curiosity like but how does this other girl stand?

*Should she get a key for the new lock?

*Does she have to pay rent while she's being excluded from the property? *Could she sue DrJazz for denying her access to her property?

 

Just asking because if it was a landlord who changed the locks all hell would break loose.

[MrShed]

I think the answer is easy if the actions are "agreed" by the landlord, in that in such a case unlawful eviction has taken place, and should be treated accordingly.

 

In the case where it is just the tenant who has excluded them from the property, the onus would be on the other girl to reclaim possession of the property, via the police most likely.

 

The shorter answer is that I'm not 100% and would welcome another point of view - its certainly an interesting question!

[GlasweJen]

I was just wondering because I know what the legal position would be if it was a landlord doing this but not if it's another tenant. The shelter site doesn't cover it but I do wonder if the OP can now expect to be subject to criminal charges for effectively unlawfully evicting someone?

Does anyone have any views on this?