I had house guests they will not leave i took them in because one of there sons was killed in car accident
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I had house guests they will not leave i took them in because one of there sons was killed in car accident
they wont leave never gave me dime in last 10 months i have helped them so much
i’m broke and cant keep letting them stay what can i do i’m not feeling like i
should have to have them evicted when they have no contract and no money paid and
one of them used address to get her social security started but the other one
never used address help
Asked on June 29, 2016 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The police are correct. You will need to go through the legal system to remove these people. While they are not tenants since they have not paid rent (or any form of rent such as groceries, utilities, etc.) but they can be considerd to be "licensees" since they came onto the premises to live at your invitation. And after this long a period, 10 months, they have acquired legal rights. Accordingly, you will need to bring an action for "ejectment". This is like an eviction but for a non-tenant. You will need to give formal notice to vacate and follow all legal steps for doing so. If they still refuses to vacate, then you'll need to file the action, get a court order in your favor, and then have the sheriff's officers, etc. remove them, by force if necessary. For specific details on the procedures for doing all of this, you should consult with an attorney who practices landlord-tenant law in your area. You can also google for information; most states have websites that can direct you on the process.
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