Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Home ownership question

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If I understand your question properly, you have a very sticky situation. Your girlfriend, has allowed her children and their families to live in your home. You have apparently asked them to leave and they have refused. She has threatened to file a domestic complaint if you take any action.

You could change the locks when they are not there, but if they called the police, you would probably be told to let them back in or if they followed through with their threat, you would be forced to move.

Your only legal method to remove them from the permises would be by eviction or ejectment, whichever is proper under the exact circumstances of their tenancy. You should meet with an attorney and review the facts with him/her. The attorney can then give you specific advice on how to acheieve your goal.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.