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    Oct 4, 2010, 06:01 AM
    I live for free, no lease , in my ex boyfriends investment property. Can he evict me/
    Have lived here five years, occupying an apartment paying no rent
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    Oct 4, 2010, 06:05 AM
    If he wants you out then yes, he can have you evicted. He would have to go through the same procedure as if he were evicting a tenant with a lease, including written notice for the required time and filing a lawsuit for eviction if you don't move out.

    It would not be legal for him to just change the locks, though. Even though you don't have a lease and don't pay rent you are still considered a resident and he would have to follow the landlord/tenant procedure for that state.
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    Oct 4, 2010, 06:57 AM
    If there's no written lease, then your "lease" is your state's landlord/tenant law (property code). If you're not in violation then he would have to give you the appropriate type of notice to terminate your rental agreement & have you move. (Typically 30 days notice - this can vary by state)

    Eventually, he would be able to evict you by following the proper procedure - whatever it is in your state.

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