If I let a friend and her son move in until they could get another apartment but it’s going on 3 years now, how do I get them out?
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If I let a friend and her son move in until they could get another apartment but it’s going on 3 years now, how do I get them out?
Asked on September 23, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
After so long a time, these people have in all liklihood attained the legal staus of "tenants". So for example if they have paid you any money for staying their, paid for groceries/utilities, have received their mail at your address, etc. then they are now legally your tenants. This means that you will need to go through a formal eviction process to have them removed. This means that you shoud take no self-help measures such as changing the locks, removing their belongins, etc. You can find yourself on the wrong end of a lawsuit if you do. At this point, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant matters as they can best advise you further.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
After so long a time, these people have in all liklihood attained the legal staus of "tenants". So for example if they have paid you any money for staying their, paid for groceries/utilities, have received their mail at your address, etc. then they are now legally your tenants. This means that you will need to go through a formal eviction process to have them removed. This means that you shoud take no self-help measures such as changing the locks, removing their belongins, etc. You can find yourself on the wrong end of a lawsuit if you do. At this point, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant matters as they can best advise you further.
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