If I want to ask my roommate to move out, do I get it in writing?
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If I want to ask my roommate to move out, do I get it in writing?
When he moved in he gave me a $200 deposit but did not sign a lease or rental agreement. I want to tell him to leave after he pays rent and I will give him until the end of the month to find a place. I heard in my state that in this situation, only 72 hours are necessary when evicting someone but I would rather not be mean. I’m not sure a reason is necessary but our issues with him involve noise and a general lack of compatibility.
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oregon
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have a roommate in your unit without a written agreement, the law presumes that there is a month-to-month agreement for the tenancy. If you want this person out of your unit, you need to give him or her a written 30 day notice of termination of the lease and serve it upon him.
Keep a copy for future use and need. I suggest that you have a landlord tenant attorney assist you further on your matter to make sure the eviction process is done properly.
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