How to Evict a Lodger
In most states, a "lodger" is defined as an individual who rents a room from the owner of a dwelling unit. Termination of the living arrangement can be done by one of the parties giving notice that he or she wishes to end the arrangement. Eviction is the term most commonly used to describe the act of the repossession of a domicile from a tenant, or lodger. In other words, the landlord or owner legally forces the lodger or tenant out of the property. The process can be stressful, but it is surprisingly straightforward.
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Instructions
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Refer to your local laws to determine if you have cause to evict your lodger. This may include failure to pay his or her rent, violating any contracts, written or verbal, that you have between you, or any criminal activity.
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Notify your lodger in writing that you are asking him or her to leave the premises or that you are terminating his or her lease. It is important that you follow all applicable laws for your area, county or state. In some states, if you only have one lodger living with you, the owner can evict the lodger without any formal eviction proceedings. You should be able to do this in person, by substitute service, or by posting and mailing a copy.
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File a lawsuit, if the lodger does not leave your property as requested. The terms for this step may vary from state to state. Alternatively, if you live in a state in which you do not have to file any formal complaints in order to evict a lodger, then contact your local police department, who will assist you in removing the lodger.
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Tips & Warnings
The notice given to the lodger must be the same as the number of days between rents payments, for instance, thirty days. Furthermore, considering the potential complexity of tenant-landlords disputes, it is advisable that you seek the advice of an attorney.
In many instances, the lodger being evicted may try to fight the eviction.
