How Can I Evict My Roommate's Son?
- 1). Establish if the son is on the lease. If the son is not on the lease, just ask him to leave the dwelling. The son has no legal right to be on the property if he is not on the lease.
- 2). Speak directly with the parties involved. Have a discussion with your roommate and your roommate's son. Begin the conversation by mentioning all of the qualities you appreciate about the son. Go over the standards you have established and inform the son you plan to evict him if he cannot abide by the standards both you and his parent have established. It is prudent to speak in a peaceful tone of voice, focus on the actions of the son rather than his personality and show him written documentation of his unacceptable conduct.
- 3). Present a copy of the lease to your roommate's son. If the son refuses to change his behavior or leave, show him a copy of the property lease. Many leases stipulate that a tenant needs to leave once he displays certain types of behavior, such as destruction of property or non-payment of rent.
- 4). Begin eviction proceedings on your own to save money on attorney's fees. Send the son a written notice to quit that formally requests that he leave the property. This form is available online. He will have up to one month to leave. If he does not agree to leave at that time, you can sue him and use the letter you sent asking him to leave as evidence in a court of law.
- 5). Contact an attorney if you're not comfortable with proceeding with the eviction on your own. Rental laws vary from state to state. Find a lawyer who offers free consultations and explain your situation. Ask the lawyer how much it would cost to evict the son.