Q: I have a verbal lease with someone renting a room in my house. The SO has spent the night most nights for months.
I am renting one room in my house with a verbal agreement. The significant other, who has her own apartment in the city, has spent every day at my house (and almost every night) for the last several months. I requested that if my roommate is not there, that the SO should also not be there, and my request was ignored. What are my options?
A: You should sign a lease with the person leasing your room setting out all the details concerning that persons rights and responsibilities under the lease and have the clause in the lease covering the situation you find yourself in presently. You could say that they can have an overnight guest for one night or never for example. Verbal leases are technically invalid with exceptions in Oklahoma. All interest in real property, which leases are a part of, must be in writing. Speak to the person you leased the room to and tell them you leased it to them and not their significant other. Tell your tenant that the significant other may not stay there anymore. If they refuse to follow your request, go see an attorney and they can help you out of your problem.
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