I allowed a loser to move in with me because they needed a place to stay. It was not for free, he agreed to help me with bills and rent. However, he quit his job, and is now expecting me to take care of everything under the sun. I WANT HIM OUT OF MY HOUSE IMMEDIATELY.
Aside from changing my locks which I plan to do tomorrow morning, how can I legally get him out of my house without any negative ramifications (for me). He threatens me by telling me that Georgia law states I can not just put him out. And now, the days are rolling by and he thinks he has it made because the law is on his side.
I live in Atlanta Ga. In an apartment which has MY name on the lease. I just want him to get his things and go. Should I get the police involved? I want it to be as drama free as possible but because he is has no where else to go, he will try to find a reason to make me his permanent couch sponsor. Can some one please help me with some LEGAL advice? Thank you so much.
2007-09-16 04:56:15 · 8 answers · asked by n.primus 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Pick up the phone and call the police.
2007-09-16 05:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Don C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am guessing there is no actual lease agreement. (A verbal agreement can be binding too). If you own the house, no problem. If you are renting, have the landlord present when the police arrive, they can confirm your friend is not on the lease. In either case, without an agreement, they should make him leave or charge him with trespass.
If there was an agreement, eviciton laws may apply. These vary by state, you would have to stop by the courthouse for information. The probably deal with this all the time and will have an information pamphlet for you.
2007-09-16 12:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too live in Ga. If the subject at your residence has proof of residency.. (bill pymt receipt, mail addressed to him at that location etc... go to your local magistrate and file for an eviction notice. He will receive notice of seven days to repond to the eviction. If no response from him, an eviction will be set. If he does respond, he will have to show up to a hearing between you, him and the judge.
If he doesn't have proof of residency to show officer's then he's out of there. I work in law enforcement and deal with this on a daily basis. Your only problem is the seven day notice to respond due to him being in the same residence with you. If this is your "boyfriend" and you are in fear of him, (which you didn't mention), then get a protective order signed by a superior court judge and have have him removed that way until your court date. Please don't use a protective order just to get him out. A protective order is serious and should be used only as a means of protection.
2007-09-16 12:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by parnett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he does not rent from you or from your landlord, he has no legal claim on your apartment. You do not have to give notice or go through any legal channels. He is simply there at your pleasure.. If you lock him and his belongings out, he has no legal recourse against you. He might take illegal action however, like attempting to break in or acosting you when you leave. at that pint you would have the law on your side.
2007-09-16 12:26:27 · answer #4 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to serve eviction papers on him. This is the only way to legally throw him out. Changing the locks may slow him down but he can make you allow him in.
2007-09-16 12:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him to leave. If he doesn't, go to the magistrates office and file eviction papers. I think it costs $40. If you live in Fulton County, you might have to go to the office on Pryor Street downtown. Call around first before you drive all over the place.
2007-09-16 12:09:45 · answer #6 · answered by midnitrondavu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a similar problem. lived with this woman for many years. shes never helped me do anything such as pay bills, never offers to help or assist in paying bills,never cleans house properly. i am sick of living like this i want her out.her name is not on anything ,she wont work but is on disability,but she can work! but still never offers to help pay anything,she squanders her money profusely. she is of no use to me
2013-10-16 21:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by rick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your lease, it's your apartment.
If there's no written agreement, your position
is that "he's a guest who refuses to leave".
You should be able to get him removed.
This is not strictly ethical, but then,
neither is he.
2007-09-16 14:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋