[bcp99malone]

How can I legally evict my stepson out of my house. He is 20 and lazy to find or keep a job. He's been livng wihtn me for almost 3 years now. Thanks

[chefpierce]

Go to your local court, file an intent to evict, sheriff will serve him papers, 30 days, no more stepson; court ordered.

[ScottGem]

This is a legal question so was moved from the Children forum. It doesn't matter whether it's a stepson or a tenant. As long as residency has been established (which it would appear is the case if he's lived there 3 years) then he has to be formally evicted like any tenant.

The eviction process varies by area. ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area.

Generally you give him 30 days notice to vacate. If he hasn't left within that time,you then file for an eviction order. A hearing is held and an order issued. If he still doesn't leave you can hire a sheriff to physically remove him.

There is one kicker here. You don't say what his mother wants. But if his mother is a part owner or leaseholder then she has to agree to kicking him out.

[Fr_Chuck]

Agree with Scott, you have to give them notice, to move, ( normally 30 days) if he is not moved, you then file in court for an eviction.

But also you said step son, what is the opinion of the other parent

[ScottGem]

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chefpierce does not find this helpful : you don't have to give 30 days before you file... YOUR FILING IS THE NOTICE

First, may I call your attention to the guidelines for using the comments feature found here:

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Please cite any law that states that a landlord does not have to give a tenant written notice prior to filing for eviction. Every US state that I know of requires written notice to vacate BEFORE you can file for eviction. For example: http://real-estate-law.freeadvice.co...ce-process.htm

You were wrong and now you are compounding it by erroneously giving negative comments to two members who corrected your mistake.