Q: How do i go about getting my exboyfriend out of my home? I rented my home way before he came into the picture.
He only paid 1 month of half the rent and utilities and he has stayed in my house for 3 1/2 months. He broke up with me and i told him he had a month to get a new place. Now he is telling me he won't leave till he finds a place. Mind you he broke up with me in the beginning of November, and it is now almost the end of December. He is also inviting people into my house without permission(his new girlfriend). What can i do to get him out? I am trying to get a new roommate that is ready to move into my house in by the end of the month and i am tired of walking on eggshells in my own home. he pays for nothing. I also did tell him via facebook message he needed to be out by the 1st. Please, any help will be appreciated. i need him out of my house and life.
A: If he is not on the lease, then he does not have a right to be there. However, without the Lessor cooperating, it may be difficult to force him to leave, as the landlord is the one with ownership rights and can force an eviction. So, check to see if the lease shows him as tenant also and if the Lessor will cooperate. Also, if he is staying without paying rent, then you have a claim for unjust enrichment. See if you can get him to move by threatening an unjust enrichment claim for all months without payment in small claims court, may get him moving faster and you may be able to try that route with small claims court.
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