If I rent a home from my parentsbut my stepfather doesn’t give me sole possessory rights, what are my options?

If I rent a home from my parentsbut my stepfather doesn’t give me sole possessory rights, what are my options?

He feels that he can stay with us any time he wants too, for as long as he wants too and that I still pay full rent and all utilities. We have no written rental agreement just a verbal agreement. We agreed to rent amount and that I would assume all utilities and keep the house in neat order. I am not behind on my rent or my utilities; the  house is immaculate. My stepfather also allows other family members to store personal items in the garage (i.e. a car) which prevents me from using the garage for my own vehicle. If something were to happen to these items, like burglary/theft or fire, who is responsible for their property?

Asked on February 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida

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