WAY..OT..Students

Some advice please.
My daughter is at university and has been sharing her room with her
boyfriend. He has now dumped her, but perversely has decided to keep living
in the room. She pays the rent on a double room (his name may appear as
second occupant). She is very upset and I now want him out. I know I could
just go there and throw him out (Dad/daughter. no problem!!), but what sort
of security of tenure does he have??
If there is a legal right, how long before he could get back in by taking
legal action?

Advice asap please as I will be going up tomorrow!!!
TIA

 

This last bit might be important to find out..


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G.I.T. Grimston Information Technology emerged from their own little
world to say

The bloke needs somewhere to live. Make it easy for him.

Use the University's advice service. They *will* have had some 1st year
students drop out at Easter. This would free up some rooms in Halls of
Residence. At Cardiff lots of students take this opportunity to move
nearer friends or away from a filthy flat.

Explain the situation to the advice centre. Hopefully they will make a
room available to the bloke. They may also sort out any legal issues
such as ensuring that he signs away his right to live in the room.

It is very possible that the bloke is skint and you may have to dip into
your own pocket to resolve the situation without causing a lot of stress
to all parties. The University should be able to provide £500 from their
hardship fund or an emergency interest free loan.

As a last resort, arrange for your daughter to move out. Remember, she
has imminent coursework deadlines and exams that may affect her life for
many years to come. Don't let short term financial worries cloud finding
an amicable resolution.

Finally, don't get rough with the bloke. Your daughter is an adult and
I'm assuming went into this arrangement of her own free will. The
current circumstances are obviously not ideal but at least she has had
an experience that will make her more cautious about entering into
contracts in the future.

 

I'd agree with Wessie ... first port of call would be Student
Services. Make use of them, it's what they're good at.

As a first year myself (living off campus), the last thing she needs
in the last term is any hassle. If the situation continues, it may be
worth speaking with her personal tutor. If they are made aware of the
fact that your daughter is stressed or upset and having problems
either completing coursework or coping with final tests, they will
normally be only too happy to take mitigating circumstances into
account ... DAMHIKIJD. They are there to help your daughter succeed
and will generally bend over backwards to help.

Good luck.


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Many thanks Wessie. Will take your advice and resolve matter amicably for
all concerned.
Thanks again.
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