ULPT Request How my friend should deal with a squatter?
Posted by Adventurous_Tax_3908@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 16 comments
My friend let their friend move in as a roommate with the understanding that she would pay rent. He helped her move and supported her throughout the process, but she has been incredibly entitled. Instead of asking for help politely, she would often order people around or simply assume they would help, without saying "please" or "thank you."
Eventually, they got into an argument, and she was told to move out. She then apparently decided not to pay rent and could potentially try to claim squatter's rights. Despite the situation, she continues to use my friend's supplies and belongings. The atmosphere has become extremely hostile. Although she is in the process of moving out, she keeps coming back in and out of the house. It is difficult because legally I think they can't just kick her out or something.
805Beach_Bum805@reddit
I think it kinda depends on what state they are in. In CA its a PROCESS and a half to get rid of someone like that
ze11ez@reddit
It looks like the person in OP house is in the process of moving out. Not sure what that entails... but there's a glimmer of hope that OP can get them to leave willingly.
I agree that it's otherwise hard to legally get them out. OP needs to serenade them out if they're in the process of going willingly. Then BOOM change locks
Mackheath1@reddit
If you want an unethical tip - if the squatter is on the ground floor, just nail boards across the door while she's in there and change the locks to the exteriors. She must egress through the window and can not re-enter.
Or just change the locks when she's out, put her stuff out front (if you want).
lazyeyejim@reddit
Change the locks. Then she can't get in and problem solved. You may want to change them anyway after she moves out. Sounds like she could be a problem in the future.
Also put a piss disc in one of her boxes as a parting gift.
MiserableFloor9906@reddit
In sane countries, you can not exercise adverse possession on a land and/or building actively occupied.
You also aren't protected by LTBs when cohabiting with the legal owner or lease holder.
In both cases they can simple toss your stuff to the curb and change the locks.
Fitz911@reddit
>In sane countries
We are at a point where you can start nearly every answer like that.
"Oh, I can't help you with that. That doesn't happen where I live. We are a society. We have rules."
MiserableFloor9906@reddit
Would you have preferred I go with, in my country of Canada, this isn't a problem.
ryfromoz@reddit
put a lock on bedroom after turfing her shit
lemme_just_say@reddit
Watch Flash Shelton on “Squatters” (series on A&E) for ideas.
LankyAbrocoma6783@reddit
Every day before leaving for work, liberally spray Liquid Ass (look it up on Amazon if u familiar) all over in and around her room and in the vents. Maybe even on her clothes and bedding too. You'll have to deal with the smell for a bit, but it generally subsides after a few hours. Maybe even install one of those automatic air fresheners in her room, but fill the canister with Liquid Ass so it re-doses the room every hour.
stabbingrabbit@reddit
Give them 1 week to get out. Put a lock on the fridge. Change the locks on the front door and fill out a change of address for the post office. Make up any address you want her mail to go to. After the week, if she is on the first floor or has an escape route out of the bed room, nail the door shut so she cannot enter the main residence. Throw shrimp or dead fish in there first.
PoppySmile78@reddit
Change the WiFi password stat.
thedreadedaw@reddit
You say she is in the process of moving out. If she spends even one night away, move in a new roommate. Make sure whoever it is is the most offensive person you know. Or at least is willing to act that way when she comes back. They don't really need to move in. She just needs to think they are. Remove her items to a certain area, put the new roommates stuff in her room. It can be a bed, a dresser, a nightstand and a bunch of empty boxes. As long as it looks like they've moved in. Offer to help take her stuff to her new place. Change the locks.
Dasrule@reddit
Empty the fridge. No food, note even yours. No snacks, bare cupboards. Pack up all her stuff and take it to storage. Shut off the power. Get naked. She gets the address and keys of the storage unit when she signs an agreement to vacate.
HerbertRTarlekJr@reddit
Does she get mail there? If she has moved out, he should take bideo and pictures of the process, and change the locks.
If she isn't clearly moving out, it's critical to follow the law in evicting her.
BasicPerson23@reddit
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