barnabythebear Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Hiya all,I am looking for advice on the legality of changing locks on my house.I currently own a property in Niort. I had a letter from CAF this week following an enquiry I made and they told me my tenant has moved out:Monsieur,Vous nous avez signalé que Monsieur XXXXXXXX n'était pas à jour du paiement de son loyer.Nous ne pouvons donner suite à votre signalement car Monsieur FABIEN FOUQUART a quitté le logement.Restant à votre disposition,He hasn't given notice and he has been a very bad tenant. I cannot get over to the house any time soon but would like to get the lock changed. I contacted a locksmith but he siad he would only do the job if I was there to meet him.Is it possible to sort this out from the UK? I guess it may come down to proving that I am the owner before any work can be done?Thank you in advance,Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Welcome to the forum, Nigel.I can see why the locksmith can’t do it without the owner being present. Can you ask a local friend to represent you? You would have to provide them with authorisation, I should think, as well as to the locksmith.Otherwise I fear you will have to hop on a plane and make a dash over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinBretagne Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 It would also probably be cheaper to fly over and do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnabythebear Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hiya,I'm off there in three weeks but I'm just worried about the house and its security.ThanksNige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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