Roommate’s family comes to stay unannounced in shared apartment for 2 weeks, homeowner feels taken advantage of: “I feel like a stranger in my own home”

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    My roommate had her family stay with us for 2 weeks in my home without asking me

    "They still haven't left yet"
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    My friend and his girlfriend live with me. We don't have a signed agreement since we're friends. She just got surgery and told me her family is coming to visit. All 4 of them. For 2 weeks. I got very upset, but nothing I can do now. I set the rules of them paying the utilities. for the month and no noise past 9.
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    They don't always comply. I got very angry that they are staying an extra week from what I was told. I own the home. You can tell in my tone of voice I'm very angry due to the lack of boundary respect and consideration. I was called a idiot and selfish when
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    idiot and selfish when confronting my roommates. Now I'm having a hard time getting them to pay the utilities and their family is still here. I have felt like a stranger and so uncomfortable in MY OWN HOME for weeks. I was even told to not smoke because there's kids living in the house.
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    Caspian4136 13h ago Time to tell them they have overstayed their welcome and they have to leave.
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    Pull your friend aside and tell him that they have to go. That you didn't agree to so many people staying for so long and that it's your house. If he hems and haws, tell him you're prepared to get authorities involved.
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    Look into the laws in your area, as you didn't have them sign a lease, it could spell trouble for you if you want them to move out because of this. I'd look into what leases are common for your area and have them sign one. Most leases have a clause about guests.
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    FoxySlyOldStoatyFox 13h ago Kick 'em out.
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    False-Fall-6995 • 12h ago Watch out for the 30 day mark. Where I am if someone is in a residence for more than 30 days they magically become tenants.
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    Groovy YaYa⚫ 12h ago You let them stay too long. You have squatters. In many jurisdictions, her family may be considered legal residents now.
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    Consult a real estate attorney, stat, on how to legally evict them all. Let your friend know that unless the family is gone in 3 days, you will be evicting him and the girlfriend as well.
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    If you are in the USA, with no written agreement, the typical standard is 30 days notice - it may be slightly different as you reside in the home as well.
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    Don't do anything without consulting the attorney on what your rights and responsibilities are. Don't just listen to Reddit that says "kick them out"
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    Eviction is first and then perhaps small claims court for damages. They would still owe you for the time they lived in the home even after notice.
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    In the long run, it might be worth going to your friend and saying I'll give you $500 and waive the utilities if you get out in 3 days.
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    redelectro7 ⚫ 12h ago • We don't have a signed agreement since we're friends. This is the dumbest sh you can do.
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    Remarkable-Arm4921 • 13h ago Easy...file eviction notice...problem solved
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    Immontes 13h ago Have you told them you, the home owner, was not asked? NTA. Have a contract next time.
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    Dustquake 12h ago Call the police for the family. Start eviction process for the friend.
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    ROOMMATE AGREEMENT MENT (the "Agreement") is ma nd ente 200 (the
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    Take pictures of EVERYTHING right before the eviction is served so you have evidence of house condition in case they intentionally damage anything on their exit. It's your home, this is all within your rights.
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    Bonnm42 12h ago NTA time to kick them out. I would say "I tried to do you both a favor. You paid back my kindness with disrespect and name calling. You should have asked for my permission for any guest to stay here,
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    especially that many people for that long. What truly baffles me is you would call me the idiot for calling you out, on what most peoples with common sense, would understand they need to ask permission. For these reasons, I'm going to have to ask you
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    to leave. I can't have people in my home who disrespect me like that. Especially when I am doing them a favor."

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