Q: I live in Va. My ex boyfriend is living in my home and wont leave.can I evict him? How long is the process?
He does not pay rent nor is he leasing. I own the home.I served 3 day eviction notice but he doesn't believe it's real and refuse to leave. Ive called police on him for harassing me in my home. He keeps attempting to hurt himself by falling down steps, falling on furniture and breaking things while falling saying he's going to sue me. He is a threat to me, himself, and others. I have a court date next month. But dont know what to expect. I served him with court date for him to appear. I had to place a lock on my bedroom door to stop him from entering since police would not remove him from my home when he entered my bedroom the last time. What rights do I have?
A: Yes, you can evict him. The specific process depends on what your agreement with him was. Was there a signed lease? Did he pay rent or perform some service in exchange for living there. That impacts the type of notice you give. If you decide to hire a lawyer, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck!
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