Resident L; how much notice to give to lodger?

[thesaint]

Originally Posted by Rachel C

Ha! I haven't quite got the nerves. I'm certainly not looking forward to the coming month.

Am I within my rights to remove her belongings and change the locks if she refuses to move? She's got cats and A LOT of stuff so I suspect is going to have a hard time finding somewhere new and she's already indicated that if this is the case it'll be 'my problem' not hers - she'll just continue living at the house until she does.

Obviously I don't want it to come to this - and I'm not sure I'm gutsy enough to carry it out - but I'd like to know my rights.

Yes, you can remove her things.

I would advise her to speak to the local council, C.A.B etc and find out her rights as a lodger. Or get her a booklet and leave it on the dining table to peruse at her leisure.

She has little rights.

[Rachel C]

Many thanks. I'll do that.