Q: I have a roommate who has not paid rent since past at least 2 months. How can I evict her & collect back rent?
She was given an agreement next day to sign that gave all the details about rent amount, when, where and how to pay, etc. She never signed the agreement. I asked her to provide police report, she has not produced yet. I made search on internet to find that she has a criminal record of illegal weapon possession. I am concern about my safety and safety of my valuable belongings. She openly tells me that she is not going to get out. I will have to pay her to get her out! I am on limited income. I have to borrow money from friends to keep paying rent and utilities so I do not get thrown out. Please help.
A: Your best bet is to hire an attorney to give the notice that's legally required before you can file an eviction case, then to file the case on your behalf. No case can be filed unless the notice, in totally proper form, is given to the tenant. If you can't afford full services of an attorney, you should at least consult an attorney (in person) to get advice on everything you need to do to represent yourself.
Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer
A: For your safety, I would talk to the landlord and terminate the lease. The landlord can evict him with the assistance of the sheriff's office. You should find another place.
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