Q: Can I legally make my adult son who lives with me get rid of his cat? And if not, how long would it take to evict him?
The cat has behavioral problems that don't endanger anyone but are annoying. My son does not pay rent. The cat belongs to him, the house belongs to me, and he gets his mail here. I have not yet decided to tell him the cat must leave but if I do I'm sure he will do anything to prevent it and he is not an unintelligent person and will probably know his rights so I don't want to make my move without knowing the police will take my side. He has done nothing illegal.
A: If your son does not pay rent, you would need to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit.
Terrence H Thorgaard and Seril L Grossfeld agree with this answer
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