QUESTION
If I have given a key to a friend but they are no longer welcome in my home, can they enter my home legally?
Asked on Nov 21st, 2012 on Litigation - Texas
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My former best friend has used issues in my relationship with my fiancé to convince her to leave me for him. They both have a key to my house but are no longer welcome.
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You can legally exclude them. If you have made it clear that you no longer went them in the house, then they have no right to enter and could be charged criminally if they continue to do so. However, if you just want to feel secure and have privacy, you may be better off calling a locksmith and having the locks changed.
Answered on Nov 27th, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Change the lock and move on.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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If you own the home or are on the lease to the apartment, and they have no legal entitlement, then "no" they have no right to enter. If they do, they can be criminally charged with trespass. My advice the easiest solution change the locks on your door.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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Your best course of action is to change the locks.
Answered on Nov 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
You should immediately change the locks to your home. While it may be illegal for them to enter, if they have a key they could enter and you may never know. Change the locks.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Simply change the front door / back door locks. Then POST a sign that they are no longer allowed on your property. Post the sign on the front and back doors.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
No they can't enter the house legally. You should change the locks right away though.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 12:59 PM
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Get the keys back or change the locks.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 12:57 PM
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If you warn them that they are not allowed in your home and they come in any way they are guilty of criminal trespass.
Answered on Nov 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 PM