Q: I have a question about removing someone from my home.
I let a 17 year old move in because I was told his father kicked him out because he is gay. I found out he just left because he does not get along with his father. Can I kick him out immediately even though he has recieved mail here and my roommate doesn't care if he is here? We rent but I pay 2/3 and all of the utilities. He really was not suppose to move in but I felt sorry for him. He vapes and smokes pot in my house even though I have told him and all of his friends repeatedly there is no smoking of any kind in the house.
A: You can ask your tenant to leave or even entice him to move-out. But, if that fails, you'll need to proceed via the judicial eviction process which begins with legally enforceable notice. If you are unfamiliar I recommend that you contact an attorney to at least guide you through the process as you don't want to have to live with your tenant through the eviction process more than once!
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