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I rented my townhouse out last Nov to so I can return to grad school. My tenant informed me she can no longer pay the rent and moved out. To avoid any legal action against them, she indicated she will not be returning to my townhouse and has vacated the premises. The problem, her boyfriend was living with her. His name is NOT on the lease. How do I get rid of a squatter legally, without an attorney. I have him 2 weeks as a courtesy, had a police officer escort me to my house to give her formal notice,. he indicated he is not leaving as he has no where to go.
I went to the police, township and County. They are unable to offer me any advice. They all say usually I will have to go through 'Landlord and Tenant' and file an eviction notice, however, he is not a tenant of mine so they are all unsure of this grey area. Their advice, get an attorney. This is not an option for me as the moment due to costs. Any Advice??
As a landlord, I believe your only legal obligation would be to the tenants. If he was never on a lease or listed as a tenant, and she has vacated, then he is tresspassing. Did she give him permission to be there after she left, or does she even know about it? What state are you in?
I'm not clear on the law here...but this is what seems like is the case to me. If you answer the above questions someone will probably be able to give a little bit better answer.
What state do you live in because you will have to do a notice to quit (eviction notice) but you have to know how many days you have to give them on the eviction notice. Notice to quit Free Form
Missouri you don't have to give any notice but most states you have to give anywhere between 3 to 30 day notice depending on your state law. Then if they still refuse to move you have to file at district court.
Many states say they are a tenant if they even get one piece of mail there.
Hello, you asked:
[quote=retsoksirhc]As a landlord, I believe your only legal obligation would be to the tenants. If he was never on a lease or listed as a tenant, and she has vacated, then he is tresspassing. Did she give him permission to be there after she left, or does she even know about it? What state are you in?
Answer: It is in New Jersey. Yes, my tenant, who is the only name on the lease, moved her boyfriend in with her. They had some type of domestic dispute and she moved out 2 months ago. She informed me that she is having financial issues and can no longer pay the rent. She has vacated my townhouse and living elsewhere now. She also agreed that she will not be returning and informed her boyfriend to leave. The boyfriend said he cant leave as he is unemployed and has nowhere to go.
So, the boyfriend, is still at my house, not paying me anything (nor do I want any money from them, just out of my house), name not on the e lease.
Try to find and rent Pacific Heights and watch it tonight, yes, it is a fictional account but presents the reality of what can happen to someone in your position.
Here is a link to a site that provides FREE advice specifically for Landlord Tenant Issues.
Why can't he just change the locks when the guy isn't there? Just curious. If he broke in then he could be arrested for trespassing if there is evidence of a break-in.
changing the locks could work but he could possibly take her to court and it would be more hassle than her going through an eviction procedure even with him losing.
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