Do I legally have to let them know?

Question

I currently live with my parents and I dont pay rent. My stepmom decided to kick me out and I have untill August 1st to find a place to go. She keeps asking me when im moving and I dont know. She told me that when I know I legally have to let her know my moving date. I disagree because since I am not paying rent I dont think I have to tell her anything. And besides she is being a total ***** about the whole thing...

Im not mad about my "eviction" because that place is hell as it is. And my dads just sitting on the side and watching it all happen. He hasn't said a thing.

Answer 1

You dont have to give her a date. In fact dont tell her anything til the day you do move out. Just wait til she sees you packing and tell her youre moving. And on your way out tell your dad you hope he grows some balls someday.

Answer 2

You are right.. you do not have to "legally" let her know..If you do not pay rent...but the fact of the matter is.. YOU WERE KICKED OUT.. you are not legally obligated to tell her ****.. but if she wants to play hard ball (god were is your dad in all of this anyway)... In some states she would 'Legally" have to give you a letter of eviction to vacate the premises... lol..

ON the flip side of the coin.. it would just be a proper thing to tell them.. I found a place to live and will be moving on such an such a day.. But by no means are you leagally bound to tell her..

Answer 3

I assume you are an adult. You’re living in the house rent-free (therefore you are not a tenant), she wants you gone, basically you have NO legal rights here. She, however, has the right to change the locks. If she gave you until August 1st to move (and she did give you time to make arrangements, so be grateful for that), then tell her that’s the date you’re moving. If you move earlier than that, I’m sure she won’t complain.

Answer 4

how old are you??? if ur under 18 u dont have to go anywhere and she cant legally kick you out. tell her to quit harassing you, when u figure it out you'll let her know. speak to your dad privately, if he is kicking u out he shoudl give u money for rent and security.


if she wants you out legally speaking she needs to have a third party (not her or your dad) serve you with a 30 days notice to leave (do not tell ur step mom that you know any of this) after 30 days of being served, she then has to filelegal proceeding to have a court formally evict you. i would tell her straight up that you dont plan on going anywhere and if she wants you to gleave then she shoudl go abou tit the correct legal way. this lady has some friggin nerve. TALK TO YOUR DAD ASAP.

Answer 5

I agree with the other's, you are not legally bound to tell her your move out date or your plans. However, if she has given you a legal eviction notice she can force you out after that date.

If this were an actual landlord/tenant situation where you had been given legal notice of eviction you still would not be required to give that landlord details of your actual moveout date or your plans or where you are going. At least not in the state of CA or AZ. I don't know what state you live in. However, I have never heard of a tenant having to report to the landlord an actual moveout date, or where you plan on going. As long as you are out by the date on the notice that is what matters.

Now, you should check into your local law, but in some states without an actual eviction notice they can't force you out regardless of whether or not you are paying rent. That is how it is in CA at least. In CA if you reside in any residence for longer than a week you are legally a resident and they have to give you a eviction notice to force you out.

However, it would be very uncomfortable to stay past a welcome regardless of an eviction notice or not. As this is your family it gets even more murky and sticky. I understand she is being a b**ch as far as your opinion goes. You didn't explain the situation, your age or whether you have children or not. As this is your family I would take into consideration how much future relationships may mean to you.

I know you are angry right now, maybe hurt too. What does your father have to say about all of this? Have you explained how abused you are feeling by your stepmother? Does he have a say at all about whether you can stay or if you and your step mother worked on what issues you have that maybe you can stay? Is it to the point where you all just need some space and have things cool off for a bit?

I am really sorry for your situation. It sounds really scary. It also sounds abusive. I know I wouldn't wish to live where I wan't wanted, but if it were my family I would also want to try to leave on as good of terms as I could. Perhaps you and your step mother may never get along, but as you have been livng there it sounds as though there was some degree of relationship between the two of you. I hope you are able to work things out whether you stay or go.

I really wish you the best. There are many resources out there which can assist you if you wish to find them. I don't know if you are currently working. Perhaps if you asked if you started paying rent if you could stay a bit longer? If you could, maybe then they might feel more comfortable with your staying even longer after you pay a fair rent for a time. Sometimes people wish to help out but then can feel a bit taken advantage of even when that is not what was intended at all. It can get taken the wrong way when a working young adult doesn't offer to start helping out financially when they can. I am not saying that is your situation, as you didn't say what the particulars are.

Bottom line is no, you do not have to tell her anything as long as you leave by the date on the notice or the agreed upon date if there is one. If there isn't an eviction notice you may not have to leave until you are presented with one, but you would have to check that out with your local laws. There are easy ways of finding out. There are usually legal aid offices which will give free advice. Also, often just making an announymous phone call to the police or sherrif will get the information because they are the ones who have to carry out the evictions when the person fails to leave by the date on the notice or court order. Even if you are given an eviction notice you can go to court and fight it if you feel you have grounds. Even without real grounds you can stay longer while it goes to court. However, again, because it is family you may not wish to do that. It is up to you.

I wish you the best and I hope she stops being abusive. Have the best day possible with this pressure. Sorry it is so horrid for you right now, good luck.

P.S. I just read your additional comments and I am sorry to say your dad has no backbone and what he is doing by sitting on the side and allowing her to abuse you is so wrong. I just hope one day you will be able to forgive them for being so horrible to you. What a shame! I am so sorry girl. You would never have been treated like that in my home. At least she gave you until august instead of July! Whew!

Answer 6

Where is your father in all of this? No you do not legally have to give her a date. You did not sign a contract nor do you pay rent. It legally would take a lot of time to get you out. You have more rights than her. However, girl if it were me I would back my crap a day she is not there and get out asap. I wouldn't want to be around someone so rude as her.

Answer 7

If you are over 18 then she can kick you out at anytime. Also, you don't have to tell her anything. You are not in a contract. Domestic relationships such as husbands and wives or boyfriend girlfriend is difficult to have someone thrown out. However, children in a house over 18 have little recourse. ****Did some checking and some states may have higher ages.

Answer 8

I would say you don't have to let her know either since you're not paying rent. However, why wait around any longer just to prove a point? Happiness is the best revenge!

Answer 9

If she gave you a move out date of August 1st, and she asks you when you're moving, tell her August 1st.
The only legal obligation I could see that you'd have to your stepmom would be if you are a minor and she is your legal guardian....otherwise- she's full of it.

Answer 10

Legally you aren't obligated to tell them a thing because they are your parents. Period. Plus, the ONLY way you are legally bound is with a written contract. Unless that exists you are A-okay to jet with no notice.

When the time comes, just vanish. They can't touch you.