I have been living and paying expenses in my boyfriends house for two years. I’m moving out.
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I have been living and paying expenses in my boyfriends house for two years. I’m moving out.
Can he just put me out with no warning? Or do I have 30 days?
Asked on May 22, 2009 under Family Law, Tennessee
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes he can put you out as you have no lease or other entitlement to be there. Rather, you have a license only (i.e. permission that can be revoked at anytime). He should however, be courteous and permit you time to locate a new place to live. You may be able to argue that he has to go through the eviction process in court since you are a squater and have rights, which will take over 60 days from start to finish and therefore, he should allow you the 30 days. I think that you can make a good argument that you are co-habitating and have a right to notice and that he has to give you 30 days.
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