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Matthew_04 wrote: »

Siena wrote: »

I’ve managed to put it back without my dad seeing doing through stuff I shouldn’t(my mums shit) If I do have the right key I’m gunna go in the house tomorrow after work. I finish at 1. So if if don’t hear from me after that I probably got killed by squatters lol


But I’m just thinking wouldn’t they of changed the locks?

Hi @Siena just caught up on this thread and that sounds like quite a scary thing to be going through, especially visiting at night, that couldn't have been easy.

If there are definitely people living there at the moment you are right in thinking they could have changed the locks but there is no real way of confirming that unless you try to enter the house. I'm just wondering if that is a safe idea though, you mentioned the house was not in the best condition when you left, would it be structurally sound enough to enter without risk?
Would you be able to bring a friend with you if you are still thinking about visiting the house tomorrow?

Adding to what @Matthew_04 said above, @Siena it's always a risk entering a house when you don't know who is there. There's no guarantee they've changed the locks, and if you give someone a spook when you go in, you don't know how they're going to react. You don't know whether they'll be defensive, violent, etc. (which wouldn't be unreasonable if you just walked in).

What's motivating you to try and get in the house?

The needles you found might be old but they could be recent ones too. Either way, best thing is to avoid touching the needles. Not sure how to get rid of them though. You could report them to the council who will come and collect them. For example- https://www.gov.uk/request-clinical-waste-collection

Since your sisters know you are doing this, would it be possible to bring someone along? I understand your sisters don't want to face the house but since we don't know whether anyone may be using the house and what dangers (such as the needles or even the part of the building possibly collapsing) are in there, it would be best to take someone with you, if you decide to keep going there. Even if they don't go in the house with you, perhaps they could wait outside or in the street perhaps? That way at least you've got someone nearby in case you get into any difficulties.

I think it's admirable that you want to clear the house out, but I'm also wondering whether it may be too much for you? I understand that you don't want to tell your dad about clearing out the house as it would freak your mum out, but I'm also wondering whether it may be worthwhile talking to him about it? Depending on where you are and what's available in your area, there may services that specifically help with clearing out hoarder houses- including biohazard waste (such as needles). This would make things a lot easier, and safer, for you. And I imagine you would still have input into what to keep and what to get rid of.