What legal steps can I take to remove my sister from my home for overstaying and illegal activity?

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Elizabeth

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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 being 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.

Let's say the police isn't on my side. --- You would then have to seek an eviction. The first step, would usually be the notice to quit for illegal activity. IF she does not leave, the petition to evict her would have to be filed in court.

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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.

Lexi, Chatbot

I'm sorry to hear about the situation with your sister. Has she been confronted about the theft?

Yes, she gave back my head phones and then I caught her again searching my room.

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you considered changing the locks or taking any legal action to address the situation?

Yes, I want to take legal actions on her.

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your legal actions.

That her daughter stayed the night with her and took my work vehicle at night and crashed it and I had to fix it.

Elizabeth

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.

Elizabeth

Understood, have you reported the thefts to the police?

I had to go to work when it happened and can't be focused on that at the moment, but I have a lot more to lose if this keeps happening. With her trying to start problems at the house, I can't always be there to stop her from going into the rooms and taking things.

Let's say the police isn't on my side.

Elizabeth

Is there an office that handles that?

Elizabeth

That would be done at your county magistrate court usually.

Magistrate?? Like a court house?

Elizabeth

Yes, an eviction is done through the court. If I can be of help, let me know.

Thank you! Appreciate your help.

Elizabeth

You're very welcome.

Elizabeth

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