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how to evict a house guest

A friend came to visit and ask to stay for 2 weeks with his 2 dogs. He said would have a new job and would be renting an apartment. 2 weeks went by and he did not leave. His excuse cannot find a place with dogs. Gave him 2 more weeks and he has not left. No rent is being paid as he is not a tenant or on the lease. Now he has been in my home for a month and half. I told him he has one week to leave or I will put his baggage outside with his dogs. He then said has no place to go until he makes money on his real estate commissions. Meantime, my utility bills are sky high and the dogs are ruining my carpets. How can I get rid of him?


Asked on 9/27/07, 3:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: how to evict a house guest

Court Action for eviction

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Answered on 9/27/07, 3:58 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: how to evict a house guest

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Unfortunately, your only recourse is to file an eviction action. You start by providing the guest with a statutory 3 day notice to pay rent or vacate. If the friend fails to vacate, then you have file with the court and serve the friend with a complaint for eviction.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/28/07, 1:06 am


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