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Access to house
10 Jul 07 #1273 by Dockley
Reply from Dockley
Hi again Madabout
Yes you are correct that he has rights of access, however it would be unreasonable for him to turn up unannounced and without reason.
If he wishes to collect/remove belongings then you should agree mutually convenient dates/times for this.
It is common courtesy to attend the property with agreement from yourself and you should remind him of this if relations are to remain amicable between you.
I would also suggest that you do not do anything drastic either, such as changing the locks. This will prevent the sitatuion from escalating. If you are concerned that he turns up "with other intentions" then you would be able to call the police if you felt there would be a breach of the peace.
My ex turned up unannounced, let herself in, and even came into the bathroom to start an argument whilst I was taking a bath!!!
It cost me £35 in a solicitors letter to advise her that this is not the way to carry on and politely ask her to show some common courtesy!! Can you imagine the allegations I would have exposed myself to had roles been reversed in this situation?
Lets hope he can be sensible about things
Yes you are correct that he has rights of access, however it would be unreasonable for him to turn up unannounced and without reason.
If he wishes to collect/remove belongings then you should agree mutually convenient dates/times for this.
It is common courtesy to attend the property with agreement from yourself and you should remind him of this if relations are to remain amicable between you.
I would also suggest that you do not do anything drastic either, such as changing the locks. This will prevent the sitatuion from escalating. If you are concerned that he turns up "with other intentions" then you would be able to call the police if you felt there would be a breach of the peace.
My ex turned up unannounced, let herself in, and even came into the bathroom to start an argument whilst I was taking a bath!!!
It cost me £35 in a solicitors letter to advise her that this is not the way to carry on and politely ask her to show some common courtesy!! Can you imagine the allegations I would have exposed myself to had roles been reversed in this situation?
Lets hope he can be sensible about things
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