My locks have been changed without permission - Page 2

Sue222 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:19pm:

Yes.friends inAlmoradi, arrived home after shopping to be told that a locksmith had been trying to change the locks but looked through the window and saw signs of occupancy. Apparently the landlord had renaged on his loans and the bank decided to repossess. Our friends had no idea of this but we'...

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...re given 7 days to vacate, however,with a conscientious translator managed to go to court and eventually got a ruling in their favour but it took 6 months and a lot of sleepless nights and anxiety.

Kenneth1 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 3:21pm:

The original poster seems to have her problems. Locks have been changed twice without her permission, her water has been cut off by hidraqua, even although she has paid her overdue bills. She won't pay her bills by direct debit. She doesn't comment on any of the answers given by helpful members o...

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...f this forum. Is this a case of the bank repossessing the house? Just a thought. 🤔

I may be wrong.... 

paulsav wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:14am:

How awful for you, who is doing this? Is this related to the same person as in 2020. Do you have squatters who have changed the locks?. In 2020 did you find out who was responsible? What a nightmare for you, hope you get it sorted quick. What about neighbours, don't they see what is happening?&nb...

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...sp;

Regards 

Pauline 

Jenny00 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:49pm:

Its a really quiet area and there are load of locksmith stickers about on peoples letter boxes. I knocked on someones door but she said she hadnt seen anything. Area is quiet and seems really deserted. Use to be really busy. Im wondering if other peoples properties have had their locks changed an...

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...d whos given this authority for this to occur

Steve6 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:00am:

This is not Normal at all. Have you purchased the property Legally ? Sounds like the previous / owner has done this.

merida wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:10pm:

Hi Jenny.  Sorry about all the problems with the locks. But, I am puzzled.   To change a lock ,it is, I believe, necessary to open the door/gate to have access to the lock fittings.. Is the property rented out ? Or has anybody else got the keys of the property ? They would be the p...

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...rime suspects.. Also puzzled that if you had locks changed in 2020,apart from your goodself, who else did you give the "new" keys to and why ?

Hope you will be able to sort it out.

Jenny00 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:57pm:

Thanks , think its gonna take ages to sort out, i suppose at the end of the day u have to put life into perspective. I never gave any keys to anyone, makes u wonder whos watching??

Jenny00 wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:53pm:

Its a family property Steve but my mum and dad passed away. Everything went through a solicitor. Still makes you wonder though?

PeterPan wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:23pm:

Whose name is on the deeds, yours or your parents?

Is there a mortgage on the property?

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You really need a conversation with your solicitor to make sure that ownership has been transferred correctly and appropriate taxes have been paid.

killjoy wrote on Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:12am:

This is more serious than you might think, somebody is planning to gain possession (the first step towards property) of your home. Exchanging locks will not be enough, you will need effective surveillance to PREVENT squatters from getting inside. Once in, police will and can do nothing - that's t...

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...he law. Think about ways to have your home looking like never beeing unoccupied (automatic lights, dog barking device, .tv running etc.