How to Get Someone to Move Out of Your House

Unwanted house guests can prove to become pests after they have worn out their welcome. Whether it is a grown son or daughter that needs to be pushed from the nest or a friend or family member that doesn't seem to take a clue that is time to get out, getting someone to move out of your house can be a hassle. Have no fear though, because with some helpful advice (and maybe a crowbar to dislodge the squatter) you can get anyone to move out of your house.

Instructions

1. Hint towards a change by dropping subtle hints about the potential for change coming in the near future. If you are wary of how the person you want to move out will take a well placed hint, such as, "have you seen those new cute apartments they're building down the road?" then remember that softening the blow may encourage them stay longer. Tactfully laying out some rental property magazines, or leaving the computer screen on a rental property website with local properties pulled up will get the message across without having to say much.

2. Stop being so hospitable. No person in his right mind is going to leave your house if you are waiting on him hand and foot. Cutting out the extras like cleaning his living space, cooking food for him or buying his favorite products, will make him feel a little less comfortable. This may seem cruel, (and is cruel if the person can't do for themselves) but is a necessary step to get him to realize if he can do it on his own in your house, then doing it outside won't be too hard.

3. Reclaim what is yours. If your house is fully furnished by you, you buy the food and pay the bills; then it is only fair that you grab the remote control and stretch out on your couch. It is time to reclaim your territory by rightfully taking control of what is yours. A well placed curfew, and even reclaiming door keys will send a strong message that you are the boss in your house and if your rules aren't appreciated then maybe it is time to move on.

4. Place them on official notice. If hints are working, but it is taking longer than you would like, then step up your efforts. Have an official meeting with this person and let her know that it is time for you two to part ways. There is no clearer approach than the direct approach, and letting her know that she should start a search for outside living arrangements will place her on notice and give her a chance to get her affairs in order.

5. Offer your support only when appropriate. Someone who does not want to move out of your house may try to play on your sympathies to stay longer but that is not the time to fold and give in. Offer your support in an appropriate and constructive form. Offer to take the person you want to move out, house or apartment hunting to spark his interests and to create a desire to go.

Tips & Warnings

• Those who have already lived on their own before will be easy to bait into a reminiscent mode if you play your cards right. Bring up a conversation about freedoms or liberties they are unable to enjoy when not living on their own to create a self-motivating hunger within them to leave.

• When someone refuses to go and you have tried everything, be very careful to take the right steps before simply kicking them out. These situations tend to become aggressively ugly and can develop into an overblown drama quickly.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
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