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    Feb 25, 2011, 12:55 AM
    Difference between lodger, roomemate, tenant, renter in California
    Is there a difference in laws or rights of a person that is living in someone's home,does not pay rent, has no signed lease agreement but pays utilities, groceries,and exchanges work for rent money,the same as a peson who signs a lease agreement and pays rent.Would this person be titled a lodger? What is the difference if any in California?
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    Feb 25, 2011, 04:38 AM

    A lodger is a single (as in sole , not unmarried) person living in an owner occupied residence. Anyone else is a tenant. CA law allows for removal of a lodger without going to court. Otherwise the rights are the same.
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