Ownership and physical handover are separate. Document the refusal, check the agreed occupation period and use the appropriate legal route.
A notarial deed may transfer ownership before you physically receive the home. If the agreed handover deadline has passed, the seller may be in breach. First establish the precise promise: vacant possession, a specified date or permission for temporary occupation.
Do not sign a statement confirming possession if the property remains occupied and you lack the agreed access. Handover involves more than one key: cleared rooms, agreed furnishings and a record of condition and meter readings. Keep evidence of refusals and proposed appointments.
A written demand can establish what you require and clarify default, but it does not authorise removing an occupier yourself. The appropriate claim, or any document-based enforcement route, depends on the deed and the occupier's legal basis. Compulsory possession is delivered through the lawful enforcement process by an enforcement officer.
Temporary accommodation costs may be relevant damages, but reimbursement is not automatic. Preserve evidence of necessity, duration and payment. If a tenant occupies the property, assess that person's rights separately.
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This article is for general information only. It does not constitute or replace individual legal advice.