How do I remove a family member from my home?
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I understand. Since she has only been there for a few weeks, you could see if the police would remove her as a boarder rather than a tenant in your home. If she is violent, you could also consider a restraining order so she cannot make contact with you.
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Hi, my sister needed a little help with a place to stay, and now after finding out she’s been stealing my valuables, she overstayed her welcome.
I’m sorry to hear about the situation with your sister. Has she been confronted about the theft?
Yes, she gave back my headphones and then I caught her again searching my room.
Have you considered changing the locks or taking any legal action to address the situation?
Yes, I want to take legal action against her.
Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your legal actions.
Her daughter stayed the night with her and took my work vehicle at night, crashed it, and I had to fix it.
Hi there! My name is Liz and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. So I can best help, how long has your sister been in your home?
About 2–3 weeks.
Understood. Have you reported the thefts to the police?
I had to go to work when it happened and couldn’t be focused on that at the moment, but I have a lot more to lose if this keeps happening. She’s trying to start problems at the house, and I can’t always be there to stop her from going into the rooms and taking things.
I understand. Since she has only been there for a few weeks, you could see if the police would remove her as a boarder rather than a tenant in your home. If she is violent, you could also consider a restraining order so she cannot make contact with you.
Okay, well let’s say the police aren’t on my side.
You would then have to seek an eviction. The first step would usually be a notice to quit for illegal activity.
After that?
If she does not leave, the petition to evict her would have to be filed in court.
Is there an office that handles that?
That would be done at your county magistrate court, usually.
Magistrate???
Like a courthouse?
Yes, an eviction is done through the court.
If I can be of help, please let me know.
Thank you! I appreciate your help.
You’re very welcome.
