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Homelessness: Relationship breakdown

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  1. Relationship breakdown
  2. Joint tenants or joint owners
  3. Married partners or civil partners
  4. You are here: Not married or in a civil relationship (co-habiting)
  5. Feeling unsafe at your home?

Not married or in a civil relationship (co-habiting)

If you are not married or in a civil partnership, and you are not named on the property deed or the tenancy agreement, then you do not have a legal right to the property. The person who is named on the deed or tenancy agreement can therefore ask you to leave. However, they should provide you with reasonable notice to do so, but they do not need to.

If you have children, then you should speak to a solicitor for advice if you are not able to agree on custody arrangements.

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If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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