I invited my friend of 10 + years and her daughter to move in with me while she find a job and a house (she was evicted from her apartment). A year + later, she still at my house without no job. I asked her to leave 7 months ago, and she still has not moved out. I just sent her a certified letter telling her to leave by "X" date. What can I do if she doesn't live by that date? Can I call the police and tell them she is trespassing? My "friend" never paid for rent or utilities for the whole time that she is been at my house. I live in South Carolina. What are my rights as a property owner?

ScottGem

She's a trespasser and should be treated as one.

MicaM

I would definitely go to the Sheriff's department and tell them the situation and ask them to remove them and their belongings from my home.
She will be able to get help from the dept. of social services if she is rendered homeless.

daysiw

Thank you for your responses. I think I know where I stand now.