How do I get a "lodger" to move out? (UK)?

Question

asked this in Renting yesterday but no answers so trying in Legal - thanks!

Is anyone familiar with the process of requiring someone to move out? He’s my partner of 6 years who has been living in my house for 3 years. The house was bought by me 10 years ago and both the property and the mortgage are in my name. He pays me monthly a sum equivalent to half the monthly mortgage and bills. There is no written agreement of any kind. 
If I want him to move out what do I need to do, legally? I have bought from the stationers one of those “legal” packs, containing a Notice Requiring Possession for an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (but I don’t think this applies since there was no original agreement). The pack also contains a Notice to Terminate for “lodgers” – I think this is the one I need? 
What period of notice do I have (legally or morally) to give him? And would he be entitled (again, either legally or morally) to any payment from me in recognition of his contribution to the house running costs? As far as I can make out, because of the property market the property hasn’t increased in value since he’s lived here, though he has done some decorating and paid for a bit of DIY that have conceivably improved the house. 
The reason for asking him to leave is unreasonable behaviour/breakdown of the relationship. He’s been asked verbally to leave on several occasions but has refused.
Final question, if he still fails to leave what can I do about it? Are we looking at a court order, or can I chuck his stuff out and change the locks?

lucy · Accepted Answer

http://www.msba.org/sec_comm/sections/family/Docs/RemovingSpousefromHouse.pdf
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/new_jersey/removing_spouse_from_marital_home

These links may not be any good at all, but I am looking at it from a standpoint like if you were both married.  Since when a couple decides to divorce, someone usually has to move out of the residence. 

Personally, I would change the locks and take all of his belongings and put in storage, so if he wants, can get from storage, but not from the house.  Otherwise if you chuck it, could be held liable for his personal stuff. 

Forget these "legal packs", since it could backfire on you, since you are not a lawyer. 

Look the best advice you can get is to make a appointment with a lawyer for your legal rights.  You may need some kind of order signed by the court that would allow a officer to be there and make sure your partner leaves with his personal belongings.  Either way, once gone, you must have the locks changed. 

good luck

How do I get a "lodger" to move out? (UK)?

Related Questions

Trending Questions