How can I remove someone from my home who does not pay rent, bills, food, or otherwise?
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How can I remove someone from my home who does not pay rent, bills, food, or otherwise?
My wife and I allowed her parents to move in with us while they found an apartment. It has been almost a month and they have been rejected at every apartment complex. They do not pay rent and there is no lease or agreement in play. They are interfering with our marriage, inviting people in without our permission, and tearing up our home. They claim they are going to leave but have failed to do so. What can I legally do to get them out?
Asked on August 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If they are not tenants--i.e. not paying rent for the right to possession or use of the premises--they are guests; and you may ask guests to leave at any time. If they will not leave, then you may file what's called an "ejectment" action, which is similar to, but not identical with, an eviction action--ejectment is how you remove non-tenants who are there without permission (since by asking them to leave, you revoked their permission). Ejectment actions are somewhat more complex than evictions, thought they do the same thing--you should get an attorney to file it for you. Once the court rules in your favor, they will be removed by court officers.
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