Getting my partner out of my house

[Meg888]

Hi. My partner and I are splitting up, but he's taking his time finding somewhere to live. He could go and stop at his Mum's but he's refusing. He's making life quite unbearable while he 'sorts' other arrangements, with abusive behaviour and drinking - how would I go about legally getting him out (I work so not sure I'd qualify for legal aid). We rent a property which is in both our names, so legally can I get him out?

[Le Chat]

You can get him out if his behaviour is abusive and threatening. Legally, his name would still be on the tenancy agreement, so he would still be liable for whatever rent ratio he was initially referenced for. If his name is on the deposit certificate as well, he would still be entitled to that after vacating. It is the same as saying can I legally get my partner out if you share a mortgage...and noone asks that!

[Zacs-Master]

Wait 'till he goes out and change the locks.

[Meg888]

Thanks for the advice - I established after more mayhem yesterday, he is actually going to view a couple of properties with his daughter, so I'm hoping something will come of it.