Q: What proof is needed when issuing a landlord cause eviction for moving a family member in or renovating?
I rent out a couple bedrooms in my home in Washington County, OR to a tenant that I need to evict. It’s a small house. We share the kitchen, bedroom, living room, and garage. We have a verbal contract. He has lived with me for several years. His behavior towards me became abusive over the covid quarantine, and I cannot live with him in my home comfortably any more.
I was told that if I move a family member in, I can evict for that reason. My question is, do I need to show proof that my family is moving in? What would that look like? Is there a time limit on how long they should live with me?
I was also told that I can evict if I renovate. I am considering getting dormers installed in the rooms that I am renting out. Does that make it suitably uninhabitable to warrant an eviction?
A:
To properly terminate a tenancy, you would have a serve a notice to your tenant, but there a lot variables which need to be determined before the notice is served. To make sure that you have served the proper notice in the proper manner you should consult a landlord tenant attorney before doing so. A landlord tenant attorney can help you determine which type of notice you should serve, how you should serve the notice, deadlines, etc. Additionally, you may have a claim to file a temporary restraining order against your tenant based on his behavior, if it rises to that level, and you should consult an attorney to determine if this is an option for yoy as well.
Good luck.
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