AIBU to insist my lodger leaves after suspected drug use and erratic behaviour?

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Hi, I haven’t posted in ages but I need some consensus on what to do as I’ve tried police and ambulance.

Nearly a month ago, I have taken in a lodger. Initially he kept to himself and was in his room a lot. I just thought he liked his own company. About 3 weeks ago he started to be more chatty, I gave him food which he ate etc. About two weeks ago, he was asking me about drugs- which I said to him- it’s not something I entertain nor is looking for and I don’t want it under my roof nor do I want him under my roof under the influence of anything.

a week ago tomorrow (last friday) he had taken Ketamine which he admitted to me but also to the Ambulance service yersterday.

he was out of it all that time and as I was disgusted I kept my distance as Drug users are unpredictable and dangerous. He hasn’t ate anything since that weekend I think. I have served him notice this morning. I have called the ambulance service yesterday as he was making crazy noises which alarmed my other lodger ( absolutely perfect elderly nurse). They took him but he came back 2/3 hours later.

I have also contacted police -101/ emailed the commissioner etc. but I haven’t received any support whatsoever. Do I just wait until the notice under my lodgers contract expires?

I don't think the police will be able to do anything - you didn't see him do the drugs, you haven't seen him harm anyone/damage anything. But YANBU to serve him notice and say he can't live in your house if he's going to do that.

When it comes to lodgers, your right to feel comfortable in your own home trumps all other considerations. The lodger has no right to stay if you want him gone - if there's no immediate actual danger it's expected that you'll give at least a week's notice, or possibly 2 but you can give him his marching orders right away.

I don’t think you’re being unreasonable, your house, your rules tbh. But how you actually get rid of him if he’s not willing to go, I’m not sure.

You emailed the commissioner of police?

Yeah if he's taking that and needing an ambulance he could end up seriously hurt in your home.
He could pass out in the bath, shower etc.
You'd feel awful and he could cause damage to the house potentially though obviously his safety is the most important thing.

I'd say you'd be fair enough to ask him to leave. Give him a month's notice and write a letter to council to say he can't stay.

I'm not sure if I'd mention the drugs or not as if he doesn't want to quit he'd be wasting the drug services time and not appreciate your involvement. And he might be placed in a hostel with worse druggies.

You can just kick him out. He's a lodger. You don't even need to give him notice.
I don't think you should be bothering emergency services people.

Emailed the commissioner??? why ??? 🤪

Even if he’s signed a contract that says either party needs to give 2 weeks notice?

Yes.

You can absolutely ask him to leave with immediate effect despite the 2 week period stated in the contract. His illegal drug use which he admitted to the ambulance service and possible the police (?) make it legally justifiable for you to enforce him leaving. You just can't physically force him out or insist it has to be right that second. It can be by a specific time this evening or tomorrow morning. You're entitled to change the locks and prevent him returning to the property if he goes out but you're obliged to keep his belongings safe and secure but that would also include in a watertight shed or out building if you have one. Basically you can't just fling them outside to the elements. If he starts any abusive or threatening behaviour then call the police to have him removed.

Yes. That’s what I understand too.

What was the police commissioner supposed to do?!

He punched a wall in his bedroom. After I called the police, he appears to have taken a massive dose of ketamine. He’s out. Taken away in an ambulance as the police didn’t want to arrest him and spend 10 hours at a hospital.