How does someone legally toss out a grown child from their house?

Question

State of Arizona. Won't work, drinks and is not helping in the running of the home.

he won't go, mother has begged him to leave and is on the brink of sucide

Answer 1

Mulitlple ways you can decided which is best for your family.

1. In writing give him an eviction notice, tell him he has two weeks to move out and remove his belongings from the residency. (if he does not leave on set date then contact law enforcment to have him removed)
2. Tell him he is kicked out, then call law enforcement and have him escorte off the property.
3. When he is gone somewhere, pack his stuff up and put on front lawn when he comes back he will get the point.
Most importantly you need to change the locks on the home.

Legally you can kick him out at age 18 there is NO law stating he has the right to stay rent free forever.
If he is paying rent, then I would suggest starting with suggestion number 1 which is the same as if he was renting an apartment.

Be strong and stand your ground. If you/mom is not willing to stick to your guns then nothing you do will work.
My in laws are going threw this right now with their 38 year old son. Their problem is and has been they have NOT stuck to their own decisions.
So good luck! Take care of your mom, she is lucky to have you.

Answer 2

If they are over 18 - tell them to get out by the date you choose.
If they drink -- they got money so go pay rent.
In the eyes of the law , they are now an adult so it is time they act like one. They can find their own place, move in with friends or go to college - where there is a nice dorm room or join the Navy - that's what I did at 18.

If all else fails call the sheriff or state police - he is a hazard to his mother's health and peace of mind.

Answer 3

Well I know that a parent is only legally obligated to sustain a child until the age of 18. After that, regardless of if they are your child or not they do not have the right to be on your property without your acknowledgement. The hard answer is she will have to take action against her child who is using her. If the situation is bad enough then the relationship looks as though it will be irreparable......

Answer 4

I'd suggest having the police come and escort the 'child' from the premises and then get an order of protection. Sorry it has gotten that bad, but it sounds like it is something that needs to be done.

Answer 5

Order the adult person off your property. Remove their belongings too - if necessary, call the Police and have the person removed. Just to be sure, contact an attorney, before you act. Trespass laws vary by state.

Answer 6

Tell them they have two weeks and then the cops will escort them if they have not left yet. This person is no longer a child and can be kicked out just like any bad roommate.

Answer 7

Well this person that you have helped live the "good life" needs a job. Or an education, but I think as a parent you should guide him. A trade school to become a plumber or a carpenter ect.... encourage this person. And stop supporting his "care free" lifestyle.

Answer 8

Legally, you may have to go though formal eviction proceedings. Practically, I'd change the locks while they were out doing anything, put their belongings in storage, and bet the bum wouldn't bother suing.

Answer 9

Move, and let the police get involved, evict him like you would a tenant. TIme for toughlove, not pampering or begging.

Answer 10

a) Call the cops and have him forcibly removed.

b) wait until he goes out and have the locks changed.

c) sell the house and move.