I was the only one that would take him in and where I live meant he would have to go on my lease. God Help me Now! He won't leave, He threatens to hit me and if I try to kick him out he said he will do everything in his power to get me kicked out too. I have disabilities' and live on ssi. I am so miserable every single day I just want to die. I am falling apart and I need some advice. Legal advice, solid advice, not just telling me to get out... This is my apartment I'll be 50 in Oct. Next to karma what can I do.. I don't care if it takes a couple months I want my place back and his egotistical can go. His Mom is who taught him to be like this and his Dad wants nothing to do with his cry baby bully to women .

Where are you so you can be accurately advised of your rights as a co tenant. Your first clue was his own parents wouldn't take him in, and does he pay his own way? What agreement did you have when you took him in?

You took him in, and for whatever reason you can legally get rid of him. So where are you?

You say he had to be added to your lease? If both names are on the lease, you have to wait until the lease term ends, and then move out. Maybe you can make a deal with the landlord to move back in as soon as your nephew is totally gone. Other than that, you can sue him in small claims court for unpaid rents. Landlords don't care which person on a lease pays or doesn't; all owe or any one owes.

The only thing that trumps all this is physical violence. If he hurts you, you go to the police and get a restraining order, and get their help getting him out. Threatening you usually gets a response of 'we can't do anything unless he actually hurts you.'

When you ask legal questions, please provide facts that pertain to the situation, and leave out the emotion (we do feel for you, but you are going to be dealing with plenty of people in person, and if you want help, you need to do this).

While you are living under threat of violence, whether it be a husband, out of control teen, relative, or what have you, there are options in dealing with this situation.

Seek legal help, and find out what those options are. You can visit any women's shelter for guidance and good advice on what to do, and how to go about it. Referral is something they do for women who are in a domestic situation like you are.

Something else you can do, is visit your family doctor. Explain what is going on, and you are at a loss as to what to do about it. He too can recommend you to a service that can help deal with this nephew of yours.

Nobody has to live under the threat of violence, and that is the key here. You will need help in becoming informed as to your rights. And you will need help in finding the right help to meet your needs, and your financial situation.

The main and first question, like others asked. How is he "added"
Are you the only person listed as the one leasing, and he is merely added as living there? Or was a new lease written that put you and he both as leasing.

My son was always "on" my lease, but not as the one renting, just as a tenant.

If he was merely added as living there, and not legally listed as the renter, you can evict him normally.

Next, also talk to the apartment owner or management company, they may have a way to help.