What to do if I recently a friend fell on hard times so I offered to let her stay with me until she got back on her feet?
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What to do if I recently a friend fell on hard times so I offered to let her stay with me until she got back on her feet?
She was to stay for no more than a few months tops. I rent my house and according to the lease after 90 days anyone still living here would have to be put on the lease which I do not want to do. Anyway it is now approaching the 90 day mark and my houseguest has no interest in leaving. She has never paid for anything. How can I get her out?
Asked on January 25, 2013 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you want your house guest to leave then you need to serve her with with a thirty (30) day notice of termination of he rlease. If she fails to vacate within the thirty (30) day time period then you need to file an eviction action against her in the county court house where the property is located.
If matters come to the point of having to file a lawsuit, you should consult with a landlord tenant attorney to help you.
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