I've had a lodger living in my house since last September - rent-a-room scheme. I took up references from his previous landlord and employer prior to his moving in.
Initially he had a full-time job which he hated. In January he started a new 3-day week job. A few weeks ago he lost that job - I think he was fired.
He's not looking for another job, just sleeps half or most of the day, and spends the rest of the time drinking, smoking and watching tv. He complains if I make any noise which disturbs his sleep (even in the afternoon)! or if the dogs are barking.
He pays his rent on time, but contributes nothing else around the house insofar as he doesn't clean up after himself or do any household chores.
He's very moody and loses his rag very easily. I've seen him bash his head off the wall and lose his temper quite a lot. He has no friends and no contact with any of his family whatsoever.
I want to remove him as quickly and as safely as possible (i.e. I will change the locks once he's gone). I am quite scared of him at this stage.
I expect I have to give him a month's notice or is there any other path I could go down to get him to leave sooner?
Initially he had a full-time job which he hated. In January he started a new 3-day week job. A few weeks ago he lost that job - I think he was fired.
He's not looking for another job, just sleeps half or most of the day, and spends the rest of the time drinking, smoking and watching tv. He complains if I make any noise which disturbs his sleep (even in the afternoon)! or if the dogs are barking.
He pays his rent on time, but contributes nothing else around the house insofar as he doesn't clean up after himself or do any household chores.
He's very moody and loses his rag very easily. I've seen him bash his head off the wall and lose his temper quite a lot. He has no friends and no contact with any of his family whatsoever.
I want to remove him as quickly and as safely as possible (i.e. I will change the locks once he's gone). I am quite scared of him at this stage.
I expect I have to give him a month's notice or is there any other path I could go down to get him to leave sooner?