Can I kick someone out of my home that I do not want living there at that’s not a member of my family

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Can I kick someone out of my home that I do not want living there at that’s not a member of my family

My wife moves her sister into our home.
the sister and I do not get along and
she’s creating a very tense situation in
our home.
On top of that she brought Pitbull and
five cats to our house on top of the
five pets that we already had.
The living conditions in the home are
very unsanitary.
I have asked them both numerous times to
have the sister leaves and with her pets
and they refuse.

Asked on September 18, 2019 under Family Law, New Jersey

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Any legal owner of real property can invite a geust to stay on the premises, even over the objection of other owners. So your wife has the right to remove your sister-in-law but you do not.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately, any person who has the legal right to use and occupy a home, as your wife as the legal right to use and occupy your marital home, has the right to have guests, including overnight and even long-term guests. You and wife together would kick her out, but you can't kick her out so long as your wife, who has the right to have her there, lets her stay.


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