My mother-in-law just locked herself in my basement. How long can I legally keep her there?

Answer 1

until the neighbors notice the smell.

Answer 2

Keep here there toooo long and she becomes a common law house guest.....If she is anything like my mother in law...pretend like you did not know she was down there, go on a Looooong vacation and then put the house up for sale.....teeeeeeeeeeeee

Answer 3

If mother in law knows that you are a cat she wont be able to sue you legally. Let her be there.
All the "In Laws" must be "Out Lawed".

Answer 4

Just convince her that we're still at terror alert orange and that you stocked up for such emergencies.

As long as you want or until the divorce is finalised and you start paying alimony.


or it will get the hose>

Answer 5

At least until you get back from your two week cruise to the Caribbean, and the week long business trip to Europe.

Answer 6

I say if u like her convince her to come out. if you hate her call the police or 96 hours without you getting arrested

Answer 7

well she loced herself so it not really your prob so if you want 2 help her call the police other wise if you dont like her wait untill the husban or wife came home

Answer 8

duh convinced! didnt u hear the tale of the girl who develop into locked contained in the basement???she not in any respect were given to be round human beings and must be in a particular midsection..human beings could strengthen social skills..we favor different human beings.

Answer 9

Legally only until you get home from the mall. (wink wink) You didn't know she was there right.

Answer 10

GOOD LUCK with that! HAHA hurry up and move out! sell her with the house!