How long can a roommate’s boyfriend stay without paying extra rent?

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How long can a roommate’s boyfriend stay without paying extra rent?

There are 3 roommates and one’s boyfriend pretty much moved in. The others don’t like him want him gone. That roommate is more than a month behind on rent. The other 2 have told her he needs to leave. The boyfriend eats the others food and he drinks all the time. He is there all the time by himself and the place is a mess when he is there. What can the 2 roommates do to get him out? And how long can he stay without her having to pay extra money?

Asked on May 19, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.S., Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

What you are describing is a situation where someone is "squatting" in your apartment.  Unfortunately, you are probably going to have to forcibly evict him.  This will require going to housing court and filing eviction paperwork that you can have served on him.  Moreover, this whole process may take at least several months.  Therefore, I suggest doing everything you can to resolve this situation with via your roomate who is letting him stay here.  Ultimately, she is probably the one who has the power to get rid of him as quickly as possible.  I cant comment on your relationship with her, but usually there is a way among roomates to resolve this type of situation.  Good luck.


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