Q: If my now ex girlfriend still lives in the house I alone rent, do I have to give her a 30 day notice?
If I do, what if she is a hard drug user and I want her out immediately because I have small children.
A:
This is a tricky situation. You will have to evict her if she has been living with you for a while. You can try to file for an emergency eviction and immediate sole possession of the property at your local courthouse based on immediate danger or even a theory of her committing waste. You could also consider calling the police if you have found drugs in your home or you come home to her using. However, there may be complications, especially if kids are present. CPS will most likely end up getting involved because of the presence of illegal narcotics in the home.
You should consult with a local landlord/tenant attorney or maybe even a family law attorney in this situation.
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