Location: Indiana (USA)
I’m using an anonymous account as I’m sure my family knows my main.
My 22 F daughter was in a car accident on 4/30. She lost her vehicle and was unable to pay rent. We took her, her fiancé and 1 1/2 yr old son in to our home on 5/1 in order for them to get jobs and on their feet. My daughter and her fiancé both suffer from mental health issues and have been admitted in the past. We do what we can for our kids and I’m afraid it was a huge mistake.
As of 7/14 my husband and I left our home with our other two children out of fear. I’m not sure who she is anymore. She’s been lying so much and just gets so angry if she’s called out on anything. It all exploded with her fiancé and we asked him to leave but they do not have anywhere else to go and we cannot in good conscience have our very young grandson on the street. It has been literal hell living with them.
They do not even have a vehicle and are currently using ours for one of them to work.
They have given us some money to help with groceries but no rent or utilities. I have records of what they’ve given us as well as what we’ve loaned to them over the time they’ve lived with us.
How do I legally get them out? There isn’t anyone else willing to take them in.
I apologize for the long post. I’m wasn’t sure what info was needed for advice.
Edit to add: they have not even transferred their mail but not sure that makes a difference.
Thank you
Comments
Sounds like you need to serve an eviction notice. Check what your state or county laws say for that
They are your tenants, and without a written lease they are month-to-month. You can give them 30 days notice that you are not renewing their tenancy–that would mean they need to be out by Aug 31.
You can offer them “cash for keys,” where they give you any keys they have and sign an agreement that they are terminating their tenancy in exchange for $X. Make sure they have signed and physically left the house before giving them the money, and change all the locks immediately.
Doubtful they will try to push back legally, i would contact cps if you are concerned for the welfare of your grandchild and I would put all of their stuff in the driveway if you have asked them to leave and they refuse. Turn the power and water off off at your house if you have to encourage them to leave. Get your keys from them and report your car stolen if they refuse to return them. Change the locks. Tell them that unless they start behaving with more respect and safety towards you then they are not to contact you anymore. You could try to get an emergency placement for your grandson with you until they prove they are safe guardians, if you have proof otherwise (if consult a lawyer). They are adults, you are not responsible for where they go or their inability to provide for themselves.