How do I get rid of a roomate who has never paid rent and has lived in our house for 10 + years.?
612562
Get a court to issue an eviction notice at once! You must inform her in writing that she must clean up her stuff because it is a health hazarded. If it is really bad you can call the Dept. of Health  or Fire Marshall on her. Hording is a disease but it can lead to serous health and fire hazards. Tell you dad what you want and be HONEST! She is not family and you want to start a family!
965601
give them an eviction notice and tell them u will burn it if they pay what they owe with interest. if nothing happens evict them
948773
Make them pay rent! I have a ghost here and I make him pay half the rent. If they are there it is only right!
552397
Well if he keeps on coming to your house and getting into your bed you can do 2 things. Either charge him rent or go to his house and sleep on his bed too to make it even.
908075
Wow, what a strange situation.\nIn general, landlords MAY NOT engage in "self-help" (i.e. throwing your stuff out the door) when a residential tenant fails to pay rent.  Assuming that your lady actually has rights to sub-lease the property to you, her only action would be to file an eviction / unlawful detainer action, with notice to you to cure the rent deficiency. Failure to do so gives you a cause of action  against her, especially if you incurred any damage to your property, etc.\nBut this situation is complicated by the fact that (a) you're a roommate and not just a tenant, (b) she is clearly nuts, and (c) she may or may not have the ability to lease / sublease the place to you anyway.  \nSince it doesn't sound like you have a written lease, but rather a week-to-week lease, it's certainly best if you get out of there ASAP.  (I know that's kind of a bummer, since you probably are getting a good deal.) \nThese landlord / tenant disputes are one of the areas of expertise of Legal Aid -- they can usually help you if you cannot afford an attorney.  Good luck.
714886
I don't believe he can legally do that without a court order.  My step-father owns a couple of rental properties.  And when someone is behind on their rent even if they are really behind he has to go through all this legal garbage before he can do anything.  And even with a court order for their eviction then he has to get a sheriff to remove them from the apartment if they still aren't moved out by the date that the judge orders them too.  The whole process is long, expensive, and stressful for the landlord.  That is probably why that person's landlord is just trying to get them out by boarding up the place.  They should call the police and have them deal with it.  Good luck to your friend.
1040622
you can always try going to court and talking you way out of it\n\nmy roomates done that a couple times before, it really works :)
365146
Try to figure out a payment plan. Right now, the landlord has the power in the situation; he's the one who'd be able to use the terms of the lease to try to get you out of the property.\n\nBest to work with him to get out of arrears. If you do figure out a plan, and go through with your part of it, his part of it should be to leave you alone.
554277
You have to be direct. Let him/her know what is a minimum standard. If you are a neat freak, you may have to give some concessions. \n\nI would suggest a chore list in writing..if that doesn't work..you only choice may be looking for another place. If this roommate is your spouse, then man crapaud smoke yuh pipe...
1021329
Contact the Housing Authority in your town.  Also check out www.nolo.com \n\nIf your friend has been there a year without a lease she is considered month to month which means the landlord could have had her removed after giving her 30 days notice first.\n\nIf the landlord has decided to come with a lease after a year and she's managed to live there despite it "falling apart" she needs to take date stamped pictures (some cameras date stamp the film or you can provide a newspaper to put clearly in the shot as you take pictures going from room to room) and have your friend state in a letter addressed to him at his business address that these conditions were pre-existing, and that both parties (LL and her) are to understand that this NEW lease provisions he's asking for will only pertain to NEW wear and tear AFTER all the current repairs are made by LL within 30 days (make a copy of the photos and present them to LL with certified letter).  It should also read that the $500 extra money for deposit is specifically for future wear and tear should it be needed and that your friend will expect her deposit returned within two weeks/month after her lease expires and any deductions should be clearly notarized in a breakdown with clear copies of receipts that can be clearly verified.  It sounds like LL wants your friend to move out -- and you don't say what compelled your LL to 'suddenly' come over and 'demand' next months rent over a week early.   Maybe to avoid the grief, your friend should make arrangements with LL to move -- write a letter and send copies of dated stamped pictures ASAP and state that you are not responsible for this wear and tear as it was pre-existing and you would like x time to move out and then move out.  I don't expect this LL to be nice either way.
340888
I would hire an attorney to handle filing a Summons and Complaint.  It will require they come to court.  They can be given the option of paying or getting out.  If the court grants the eviction, and they do not move, the police or sheriff shows up and removes their belongings.  You need to take the proper steps to get this resolved.  If not, by the time you do, the court won't take it all that seriously since you've been allowing it to happen.
735003
Print out the emails and confront him.  Then tell him to pack his crap and get out of your house.  Tell him that now, he really is free.
1172337
Give your tenant written notice that the tenancy has ended, ie "You are hereby notified that your lease/tenancy has ended. Please vacate the property."\n\nOffer your tenant the full return of any security deposit or some other amount of money; it will be less than hiring an attorney to evict your tenant. Then, let your tenant know that if he leaves the property without going through an eviction, he will not have an eviction on his credit report. It is much harder for someone to get an apartment if an eviction is reported on their credit, so let your tenant know that.
319120
Go to City Hall and tell them your situation. Sometimes your local Chamber of Commerce can help. \n\nMy Parents had a renter who signed an agreement - but in your case (i don't know the technical term) there is a presumption of verbal contract.\n\nThe Renter would have to prove he did pay the rent with signed receipts.  Its your property, and anybody can be evicted for any number of reasons - especially if the rent is not paid.\n\nMy Parents went to City Hall - cant recall who they talked to - but signed an Eviction Form which the police delivered to the renter. The Police Department also enforced the eviction. (there may or may not be a small fee involved but its not much if any)\n\nIf this, or anyone elses answer is better.., is helpful be sure to click the Best Answer option for that person. (for anybody with a best answer). Too many people are asking questions and never give the best answer any credit at all.\n\nGood luck - I know how hard that situation must be.  DO NOT LISTEN TO SOB STORIES IF and only IF you have already been put off two or more times after trying to work with them.\n\nDO NOT GET THEM TO SIGN A RETRO DATED AGREEMENT FORM!  I'm no expert but Im pretty sure thats a bit underhanded if not illegal. Unless the Police or City Hall suggests it - DONT.
880692
don't let them move in until you get the deposit\n\nif you already let them in, well, shame on you!  It will be that much harder to get them out.\n\nIf they don't pay you, start the proceedings for eviction for breach of contract - they haven't paid a deposit and they have a pet - that is a breach
709776
Dress up.  They probably won't want to rent a nice big house to a bunch of college guys.  My other BIG suggestion is writing up a rental agreement between you and your friends.  In there, you need to have stuff about how you're splitting the bills, what penalties if they're not paid on time. how you're dividing chores, rent, maintenance issues that come up with the house that the landlord won't fix or that you want to fix on your own.  Also, what happens if someone loses their job, etc.  One of my roommates lost his job and was out of work for 2 months.  We had to come up with a bunch of money to cover his share and his lazy butt didn't do any chores around the house while he was out of work, either.  Cover your butt and put everything in writing so nothing comes between friends.  Also, go to an office cupply store and get a receipt book.  Every time a bill is due, write everyone receipts as they pay their share.  This will help avoid confusion as to who paid what and who hasn't paid yet.  This gets really confusing as time goes on.  While inspecting the house, look at the ceilings.  If there are brown discolorations, that means there are plumbing problems causeing leaks.  Look for any cracks in the walls as this indicated foudation problems.  See if any doors won't shut or windows that won't open.  Also, go look at the thermostat.  If the thermostat has to be running at 90 degrees to keep the house at 70 during the winter, your untility bills are going to be HUGE.  If you're in a warm area, switch the scenario with the same result.  Long response, I know, but I hope it helps.
714128
How old is she for starters?? If she is that desrespectful to you--please try to talk to her calmly and let her know. You can get a small tape recorder and secretly tape her when her when she does this to you, then play it back to her and let her listen to how she treats you. If that does not work--give her a choice--either to straighten up and be respectful you and your home or to please find another place to live that you have had enough of it. Don't feel guilty by doing what you have to do and making a good solid decision. You do not have to put up with that at all. Take care and blessings.