If I own the home with a friend and he wants someone to move into the spare bedroom and I don’t, can I stop him?

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If I own the home with a friend and he wants someone to move into the spare bedroom and I don’t, can I stop him?

Originally when we made this decision the person moving in was going to sign a lease and now the person is not. Can I stop this from happening?

Asked on August 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Virginia

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You and your friend have the same legal rights to the home.  If he wants to have a "guest" over then he can and vice versa.  He can not sign a lease with out you and you with out him.  You can not evict with out each other either.  I would speak with an attorney about entering in to an agreement between you even at this late date.  Good luck. 

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You and your friend have the same legal rights to the home.  If he wants to have a "guest" over then he can and vice versa.  He can not sign a lease with out you and you with out him.  You can not evict with out each other either.  I would speak with an attorney about entering in to an agreement between you even at this late date.  Good luck. 


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