I am posting on behalf of a friend. He has taken in a lodger a year or so ago. He gave no agreement of any kind. He took £100 as a deposit. She has lots of belongings some of which are stored in his garage. She has kind of taken over his house. She is now bringing back men to the house and saying that she has every right to do so. My friend gave her 28 days notice which ended some days ago, but she said she was unable to find anywhere else live so refused to leave. He has told her that she can stay a few weeks longer for which she has paid her rent for and then she has to leave. She has just texted him and accused him of various behaviours such as being rude and threatening to her, which he certainly hasn't been, it's actually been the other way round!! Should he give her a further written notice saying she must leave when the two week period is up. If she refuses to leave again in a few weeks when the time comes, what should my friend do to get rid of her? Should he involve a solicitor?
. So many people have given up their time to offer advice, and I'm kind of wondering now whether it was time well spent...