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What would qualify an ex lover as a tennant?

My ex lover and I broke up May 9, 2000. We were dating since June 1999. He lived in Southern Va, moved to DC to relocate (Late October 1999). It is now a hostile living evironment. He has threaten a friends life that came over and has also threaten myself. The police was called and I was told that I have to file with the Landlord and tenant court. Would I have to do that if he was initially staying with me with the intention to "move in a couple of months". Am I under legal oblications to care for a grown man? Money was given towards the expenses of the house. ($400.00 per month, starting in Feb, excluding Mar & April) No contract was drawn, all cash transactions. Does he have any legal recourse? Do I have a right to have him removed from my house?


Asked on 5/25/00, 9:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: What would qualify an ex lover as a tennant?

He is not your tenant. You have the right to throw him out. But if you are threatened, you may want to have the court enter a protective order requiring that he stay away from you. That will have the effect of getting him out.

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Answered on 7/06/00, 11:01 am


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