2006-07-24 16:23:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
by law no. They have to file eviction papers at the courthouse. They can tell you to leave, but you don't have too. If they say to call the police they won't do anything. If they let you stay as much as one night you are considered a resident of that house
2006-07-24 16:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by heather m 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to look at this question, what you SHOULD do, and what they CAN do.
Should do....In order to maintain some semblance of good relations if your in-laws ask you to leave you should.
What they CAN do.... I'm not really sure on this but, if you could prove that you pay rent to them for the space that you occupy, you might have a case (in court that is) for a landlord/renter agreement. They might have to give you 30 days notice to leave. However, if you think they don't like you now... just you wait till you go to court to fight for your 30 days..
my advice is to ask them for a few weeks to move your stuff. Then find different digs..
2006-07-24 23:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by zippo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they cannot. If they lock you out and throw away your stuff you can sue them to replace it. It doesn't matter if it's your in-laws. If you can prove you are paying rent, they can get in trouble for self-eviction. They would have to do an eviction through the court. It doesn't matter if you have a written agreement or not. Paying rent means you are a tenant.
2006-07-25 15:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by MIGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the law of the land. Generally if you pay rent say one month in advance, then notice of one month should be given. If you do not pay rent on time, then God help you.
2006-07-24 23:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by jtan8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you established residency at their place.. Like receive mail there or can prove you pay rent.. They have to give you 30 days notice.. But would you really want to put up with people that would make those 30 days hell?
2006-07-24 23:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by emanon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have proof of payments?
once you have established residency ( mail, utilities, ect.. ) it's very tough to remove someone from your property ( as i'll take it you do not have a legal and written notice or contract ) as the law takes into account that your staying there is a form of acceptance of your residency, it's not like a unwelcome squatter who has set up camp, they have knowingly and willing allowed you to set up residency there and therefore are afforded certain rights. no judge nor a cop will do anything about it either, they will have to get creative if they want ot evict you out.
but generally speaking, why would you want to stay if it's going to get uncomfortable and unruly being with the inlaws ? i personally wold move out.
2006-07-24 23:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but the laws vary by state. You didn't specify where you live, so the answers you receive here are only guesses and speculation. You need to consult a local attorney.
2006-07-25 02:25:49 · answer #7 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to stay. Find a differant room to rent.
2006-07-24 23:28:26 · answer #8 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a signed rental agreement, then it depends on the terms you signed. If you have no formal, written arrangement, they can get rid of you at any time. It is their house and once you are uninvited you are a trespasser.
2006-07-24 23:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by JP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. by the act of making payments you have entered into an implied landlord/tenant contract. in order for them to remove you they will have to get an eviction notice. call an attorney.
2006-07-24 23:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by suavechulo007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋