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Seperated - is he entitled to keep a key to the house.

  • 10-08-2009 6:48pm
    #1
    Munstermad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭


    Am recently seperated living in family home with 3 kids, I now pay mortgage, house and mortgage in both our names. He says he is entitled to keep a key, is this true even though he's moved out?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    the_wheel_turns
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭the_wheel_turns


    Were you legally separated, were you married?

    You should seek a solicitor's advice asap...

    My guess would be yes, though. Particularly if the house is in both your names.


  • #3
    Munstermad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭Munstermad


    Thanks, yes am married and don't know why I've waited so long to see solr. Will do this week. Doesn't seem fair that he can just walk in when he pleases. Am tempted to change the locks....:confused::confused:


  • #4
    jhegarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭jhegarty


    Munstermad wrote: »
    Thanks, yes am married and don't know why I've waited so long to see solr. Will do this week. Doesn't seem fair that he can just walk in when he pleases. Am tempted to change the locks....:confused::confused:

    Don't do anything so foolish without talking to a solicitor first.


  • #5
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Munstermad wrote: »
    house and mortgage in both our names.
    How would you feel if the boot was on the other foot?

    Not legal advice by any means.


  • #6
    the_wheel_turns
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭the_wheel_turns


    Munstermad wrote: »
    Doesn't seem fair that he can just walk in when he pleases. Am tempted to change the locks....:confused::confused:

    Yeah, talk to a solicitor. I wouldn't go changing the locks just yet, he could end up coming to the house with a garda and a court order against you:eek:

    Be imaginative though, there are plenty of ways around it.

    If it's harassment you're worrying about, file a complaint immediately at your local garda station.

    Chaining the door closed *to prevent intruders* might be an idea. I also hear that alarm codes need changing on a constant basis to ensure maximum security!

    Best of luck with it...


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  • #7
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    Demonise the guy why don't you? The OP has not said a word against him or his behaviour.


  • #8
    Munstermad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭Munstermad


    Thanks to all, def won't do anything untill i speak to Solr, really don't want to provoke anything nasty. Mortgage / House is more a liability than an asset, only in it 18 months, in neg equity, huge mortgage, so not coming at it from that perspective. It just seems wrong that he is free to walk in and out of my home, a home he walked out on...I don't have access to his home.
    Anyway ta for the tips and advice.


  • #9
    the_wheel_turns
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭the_wheel_turns


    Hagar wrote: »
    Demonise the guy why don't you? The OP has not said a word against him or his behaviour.

    I didn't demonise him, did I?

    No, not half - only that she's left him and doesn't want him to have access to the house any more, that's all! :cool:


  • #10
    Munstermad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭Munstermad


    Hi As_The_Wheel_Turns and Hagar.
    Just to clarify, he left me (and our 3 kids), and no I don't think he's been deamonised, think Hagar, you r v quick to see it from his perspective??
    Don't think I'm being unreasonable in not wanting him to have free access to my home either.
    Thanks again guys/gals....


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