If my boyfriend wants to end our relationship and evict me, what are my rights?
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If my boyfriend wants to end our relationship and evict me, what are my rights?
Lived together for 9 months. I have always contributed to the bills. Bought food and household supplies. Lost my job 3 weeks ago. Have no income, no cash, no savings. Used all food stamps putting food in house for both of us. Have no cell phone, no transportation, no where to go. I also have a pet to care for. He won’t help me.
Asked on August 15, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Since you paid paid bills and provided certain household supplies, this is considered to be a form of rent. Therefore, in the eyes of the law you are a tenant. As such, your boyfriend will need to give you a formal notice to vacate. If you don't, he will then need to file a formal eviction proceeding in court. If he tries to throw out out, lock you out, etc. he will be in violation of the law. In fact, you could turn around and sue him for unlawful eviction.
However, at some point you will have to leave. The whole process from the time you receive notice until the time that the sheriff comes to remove you (if necessary) generally takes about 4-6 weeks.
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