Q: Kicked out by boyfriend in Kansas, paid rent & bills, options?
I have been living in my boyfriend's home for 1 year. Although I am not on the lease, I have a text agreement splitting the bills. I paid half the rent, water, gas, and electricity via Venmo. Yesterday, he verbally told me to get out without notice, leaving me homeless. Do I have any legal options to address this situation?
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I'm really sorry you're going through this—it must be an incredibly difficult situation. Since you’ve been paying half the rent and bills, you may have certain rights, even though you’re not on the lease. The verbal agreement you have could potentially support your claim that you’ve been living there with his consent and contributing to the household.
In Kansas, landlords generally can't evict someone without proper notice, but since this is a private situation between you and your boyfriend, it becomes a bit tricky. Even without a written lease, your payments and your living arrangement might give you a claim to stay longer, at least until a certain process is followed.
If he has kicked you out suddenly, it’s important to know that Kansas law requires a 30-day notice for someone living in a rental property for more than 30 days. While your boyfriend may not be legally required to give you a formal notice, you could discuss your situation with a local tenant rights group or attorney to explore options and see if there’s any way to negotiate more time or even pursue the return of your contribution to the rent and bills.
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