How do my husband and I go about legally getting my friend out of our home?
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How do my husband and I go about legally getting my friend out of our home?
We offered her to stay for a few months to get herself back on her feet. I feel at this point she is free-loading off of us. She has been here for over a month. She lost her job and has had a “few” interviews but will not go look for any job. In fact, she had 2 opportunities for work. For one, she stated she was too smart to clean houses. I would think someone would do what it takes to make money. She is an esthetician. She does not have a degree. I have 2 bachelors and working on my master’s in nursing while I work full-time. I would go clean houses if I had the opportunity.
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You offered to allow her to stay with you. If she is not paying rent and there was no agreement for her to be a tenant (i.e., a room for money), then you can simply ask her to leave. Keep in mind, since she is your friend, you certainly do not want to have her on the streets so you may wish to give her a week or two to leave and explain with your husband present if you wish that this is simply not working. Explain she has had opportunities for work and you cannot support her decisions to not take jobs.
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