I just bought a house and I decided to rented out one bedroom to a 40 years old female. She does not pay rent on time and she is making excuses like " I'll pay you the next week" "I am having a problem with my bank account" and finally she said that she has not money and she can't pay me on the due date but the next week.
How can I get rid of her without getting lawsuit? or future problems..
Please help!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-12 06:47:38 · 10 answers · asked by madmax7000 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Gee whiz, it's your castle. How much stress do you need under your own roof? Your home should be a haven for you.
Check with landlord/tenant law to make sure you give proper notice and present that in writing as politely as you can. Even without a written contract, there are still laws about oral contracts and how to end them.
No need to get excited, just be matter of fact and find a better roommmate. Next roommate, you know better how to set down rules. Life is a journey, afterall.
2007-02-12 07:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by Denise T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always sing by the court and get a legal eviction notice. Then there's that 30 days of awkwardness. If the person has made any threats of violence whatsoever, then you can get a move out order and a restraining order. The offending roommate will have about 30 minutes to pack up and leave. You can do these on the cheap, e.g. do-it-yourself at the court. Takes time, but gets results. Even annoying roommates. This must be taken away without remorse. An effective way of doing this is to take up an interest in the xylophone. They can be rented by the month at nearly any store which sells musical instruments. Once you've gotten one, start to play during every spare moment your roommate has. Make sure they understand that you love the xylophone and you could play nothing in particular on it for hours on end. It will soon become unbearable to continue living in such a way
2016-05-24 01:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are her landlord, plain and simple! She has faulted on her rent, and that is grounds for an eviction. If there is a lease, then you need to go throughh this in a legal matter.
However, if there is no lease, you need to just tell her that it is time to leave. You let her stay in your home while she paid rent, and she has not paid her portion, therefore she is no longer needed. Give her 30 days to find another place, and get her stuff out. Be firm, and if anything should happen in the process make sure it is documented. Also, look online for any laws such as the girl mentioned in CA. That could be very useful. Every state has a different law regarding this kind of situation, if there is any. Make sure that you are following it, and if you have questions, contact the attorney that helped you buy your house.
2007-02-12 08:17:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First she is not a roommate. That is a term for two renters living under the same roof.
You are an owner who rents a room.
That said ~ Depends on where you live.
In California according to the tenants landlord rights book online, she would be considered a lodger in a private residence and as such as a single lodger (not multiple lodgers in your home) you dont need to go through formal evicition poroceedings.
You can give written notice (30 days if rent is suppose to be paid every 30 days) and when the owner has given the lodger proper notice the lodger has no further right to remain and may be removed as a tresspasser. If they wont leave ~ call the Police and report as a tresspasser.
The book is online.
Good Luck and be careful ~ dont tick her off.
Be cordial and matter of fact. Be understanding of her circumstances, HOWEVER, her circumstances cannot affect your ability to make your mortgage or she will have to move on. Wish her the best.
2007-02-12 07:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I happen to have a friend with a woodchipper and a lot of property in rural Arkansas. Maybe we can work something out. What are you looking to pay to get rid of this "problem."
Lemme know.
2007-02-12 06:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a written lease? If there is a lease you will need to follow yourlocal jurisdiction. This is usually small claims court (Like on TV but real). Check lanlord tenant law for your city, state.
2007-02-12 06:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by sailcigar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she defaults on the rent, that is reason to evict. Give her 30 days just to be on the safe side.
2007-02-12 06:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can obtain a Notice of Eviction (that will cost you money) and then if she does not move, you can have her thrown out (evicted) however, this too will cost you. No one can guarantee she won't cause you further problems down the road.
2007-02-12 06:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN YOU DECIDED TO RENT OUT A ROOM I HOPE YOU ACTUALLY LAID OUT A RENTAL AGREEMENT AS A CONTRACT FOR THIS VERY SITUATION. GO TO YOUR COUNTY OFFICES AND PICK UP A COPY OF RENTER'S RIGHTS AS WELL AS LANDLORD RIGHTS. BASED ON YOUR AGREEMENT WITH THIS PERSON, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO CALL THE POLICE AND HAVE HER REMOVED, BUT HER BELONGINGS IF NOT ABLE TO BE TAKEN MAY END UP AS PART OF YOUR PROBLEM ... STORAGE! BE CAREFUL ABOUT THAT! AGAIN CHECK OUT THE COUNTY OFFICE AT YOUR LOCAL GOV'T CENTER
2007-02-12 07:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by cameraman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a written lease, you will have to follow whatever terms are in it concerning eviction. If you do not have a lease, simply tell her to get out.
2007-02-12 07:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋