If a tenant is evicted, can they legally reside with another resident?

Question

After their eviction, a friend wants to stay with me at the same property. The landlord is aware of our close association, so I'm wondering if, legally, would there be a problem with the evicted resident stayed with me until they found another place? Thanks

Answer 1

In WA state, about a week after the eviction goes to court, the sheriff comes to make the eviction official. Once the sheriff comes, the evicted tenants are considered trespassers if they step foot on the property. That may be the way it is where you live.
Even if the evicted tenant was allowed on our property, as an apartment manager, I can tell you that I would not be happy with you which may effect your living at my complex. When we evict someone, we absolutely don't want those people on our property, so if you're associating with someone we don't want around, you're looking bad to us, too. No, I'm not saying this to be mean, but to give you some insight from a manager's point of view.
As someone said, don't shoulder your friend's problem; he/she may drag you down in the mud with him/her.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Let me give you some unsolicited advice: If you want to help your friend, do so in such a way as to not make their problems - your problems.

That said, your friend was evicted for some serious reason. Even if it's because she fell ill and couldn't pay the rent, she is a serious liability.

As others have stated, there may be restrictions for evicted tenants staying with current tenants. That would be taking on her problems as your own.

Rather than shouldering her problems - which you will do if she moves in with you even for a weekend - I'd give her a bus ticket back to her parents' house. Don't just give her the money - which could be used elsewhere - actually drive her to the bus station and purchase a ticket to somewhere else.

Answer 3

technically no, because they are evicted form that apartment but it might constitue for the whole residence. i would not invite this person to stay at your home. it would only reflect bad on you and draw unwanted attention form your landlord. they might even choose to evict you for having an additional person reside with you who was not given permission by the building. avoid trouble at all costs.

Answer 4

you will need to clear this one with the property owner.

typically the answer is NO...you have been evicted from the property (not just the eapartment).

In order to move in with someone else you need to be added to the rental agreement or the lease....I am sure they are not going to allow this to happen---and besides if you couln't pay your own rent...why would you even put your friend at risk like this?

Find yourself your own place (you'll be happier anyways).

good luck

Answer 5

Yes, you can't move an adult in without putting them on your lease, so you are setting yourself up for eviction.