Do I need to get a court order to “evict” friends living in my home?
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Do I need to get a court order to “evict” friends living in my home?
There is no lease agreement. They receive mail at this address and have lived here for almost a year.
Asked on May 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your "friends" can establish a form of tenancy in your home then yes, you may indeed have to evict them if they will not leave. Treat them as a month to month tenancy and give them 30 plus days to move. If they do not go then start eviction proceedings. I highly recommend consulting with ana ttorney as theis process is very tricky with the notice etc. If not done properly then it could mess up the eviction proceedings. Good luck.
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