Can you change the lock if there are squatters inside?

Call usMessage us on WhatsApp in your language

No. With people living inside we do not open the door or change the lock, even if the house is yours.

Doing it by force can backfire on you and put you at risk. That situation is resolved through the police or the courts, and for that you need a lawyer’s advice.

Where we do come in:

In the meantime, keep photos and documents that prove the house is yours, because you are going to need them. When the time comes, we will give you a fixed quote to leave it properly locked. We explain it in protection against squatters.

The service that solves it

Protection against squatters

High security cylinder, escutcheon, deadbolt and roller shutter reinforcement for empty homes, and a lock change after recovering possession.

Related terms

Other questions on this topic

What do I do if I arrive and find my lock has been changed?

Do not try to get in yourself or force the door. Call the police and seek legal advice; once you have recovered possession, we change the lock. Read the full answer

Should the cylinder be changed every time the tenant changes?

It is advisable, because you do not know how many copies the previous tenant made. A rekeyable cylinder lets you change the combination without replacing the part each time. Read the full answer

Back to

Holiday homes and lets

Answers for owners of holiday homes and rental properties: protecting an empty home, squatters, cylinders, keys and shutters.

Need a locksmith you can trust?

Spanish locksmiths from Torrevieja, born and raised here. You get a fixed quote before we start.

Call usMessage us on WhatsApp in your language
CallWhatsApp