Housing rights and privacy: What to do in case of unwanted visitors?

Questioner

My girlfriend's husband moved to another address 8 months ago. She's going to take over the house in a week and a half The house is in both names Can he just come into the house whenever he feels like it? She has asked several times if he could call in advance because she doesn't like the idea of ​​him searching everything in the house when she's not there! he also argues and refuses to leave the house when she asks him to

Lawyer

No, he is not allowed to do that because she now has the rights to live there and that includes privacy. She is also allowed to change the lock.

Questioner

Even if the police said he could just come in? Because they say it's still his house too? And that even if he throws stones at his windows, that's just allowed!?????

Lawyer

The police are wrong: from the personal and family law regarding separation and allocation of the house and the rights of residence, they may refuse him. He may only inspect if he has a valid reason such as an appraisal or renovation. If he throws his windows, he harms the insurer and the other owner. Some actions may be punishable, but you must distinguish this from civil law.