Marietta, GA asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: Someone living with me in my rental that pays no rent. He's listed as resident with no rights. How do I get rid of him

He's lived there for 2 years with no job or income. He won't move out. He's kind of like a squatter. I'm 65 and broke - as I've been supporting him. I hate him now. He has no job and no place to go. How do I get rid of him? It lists me as the only resident, and the only one paying rent. He's just listed as "resident with no tenant rights". I can't even afford an attorney to get him out. I have cancer now and the stress is killing me. I work all the time and he just won't leave. HELP.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: You need to file an ejectment action. If you have access to the internet, search for the Clerk of Court website in the county where you are located. Most jurisdictions have a self-help package that you can fill out the forms yourself and if you can't afford the filing fee, you will want to also look for the Affidavit of Indigency, which will ask the court to waive the filing fee. Best of Luck! Jennifer

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