Just bought a house that has renters that wont leave, what do I need to do to get them out?
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Just bought a house that has renters that wont leave, what do I need to do to get them out?
Just bought a house that has renters that wont leave, what do I need to do to get
them out?
Asked on March 1, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You must honor the terms of any written agreement that they have. In other words, you cannot make them vacate until the end of their lease, if any. However, if they only had an oral lease (or their written lease has expired), then they are considered to be "month-to-month tnenants", in which case you can give them a 30 day notice to quit. If they do not remove themselves by the date given, then you will need to file for an "unlawful detainer" action (i.e. eviction). In the meantime, take no self-help measures such as changing the locks, turning off the utilities, removing their belongings, etc. If you do then you could find yourself on the wrong side of a lawsuit. At this point, you should consult directly with an attorney in your area who handles landlord-tenant cases; they can best advise you further.
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