Q: 5 yrs ago my sister n brother-in-law moved into my house. Agreement: theyd use backrms. we'd share kitchen/laundry/yard.
Couple yrs ago my brother-in-law put up a tent (like you'd park a car under) in the backyard. He's gradually junked up the yard, accumulating more tents and trash. I've told him verbally and in writing for over a year to clean it up. Last yr he actually began living under the tent, sleeping, eating, spending all his time. He only comes in the house to use the bathroom and get things out of the fridge. It looks like a junkyard back there. Since he no longer lives indoors can I just tell him to leave or do I still have to go through the eviction process?
Financially they agree'd to pay half of the water and electric. My sister says she pays it, he seldom gives her money anymore.
We live in Flagler County, Florida
A: While there is nothing stopping you from just telling him to leave, if you need to force him to do so you need to evict.
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