New Orleans, LA asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana

Q: My grandmother owns inherited property by my great great grandfather she gave legal written permission for me to move on

Now she wants to evict me. What are my legal rights

Related Topics:
2 Lawyer Answers
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
Answered
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Your post is unclear however the gist is what right do you have to be on the property? Is it written and if so, what are the terms? If there are no terms, then I would assume the owner has every right to ask that you leave and if you fail to do so then you are subject to eviction.

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA

A: Your legal rights in this situation depend largely on the specifics of the written permission your grandmother gave you and the property laws in your area. If the document granted you the right to live on the property without conditions or for a set period of time, you might have grounds to contest the eviction. It's important to review the terms of the agreement and any local laws that pertain to property rights and tenancy.

Consulting with an attorney could provide clarity and direction, as they can offer advice tailored to your specific circumstances. They can help you understand the legal standing of the written permission and advise on potential courses of action. If your agreement resembles a lease, tenant rights in your jurisdiction might offer you additional protection.

Additionally, try to communicate with your grandmother to understand her reasons for the eviction and to see if a mutually agreeable solution can be found. Sometimes, resolving such issues outside of court can be beneficial for all involved parties. However, keep all communications and attempts at resolution well-documented, as they may be useful in legal proceedings.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.