How can I evict my boyfriend from my home that I am leasing? He is not on the lease and I have asked him several times to leave he does not pay any rent or utilities and doesn't even by food he is basically living off me and gets violent when I ask him to move out and says to me well then try and evict me what can I do what are my rights in the state of California in los angeles county

Go to local courthouse and inquire about the process for eviction. It varies from area to area, but generally you have to give a written notice to vacate with x days (usually 3-7). If that notice is ignored, you file for a court order which means a hearing. At the hearing a judge will issue an eviction notice with a date. If he still hasn't vacated byt that time, you hire a sheriff to put him out.

However, if he gets violent you immediately call the police and have him arrested. You then get a restraining order against him and make arrangements for him to clean out his stuff with a third party present.

You might also consider putting a lock on the fridge and pantry.

Scott's directions are correct if you live in a state where your Bf is considered a resident. A few states do not allow him to qualify as a resident so check you state laws first/too.