Keeping Freeloading Siblings off of Property I bought my Mother.

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Keeping Freeloading Siblings off of Property I bought my Mother.

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Member since 2024 · 5 posts · 3 votes

I recently bought my mother a mobile home on a lot cash in Corpus Christi so she will not have to pay rent. This Mobile home and Lot is under my name. My mother is going to move in soon, but I am afraid my freeloading siblings will move in and they will have squatters rights or I will have to legally evict them and want to avoid that hassle. I called around to civil lawyers in my area and they want $250 for just a consultation! Is there a legal way or paperwork I can use to keep my freeloading siblings from moving into the mobile home?

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Matthew Paul
Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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Have your mother sign a lease . Have stipulations in the lease that she is the sole tenant .  Maybe consult an attorney on this issue 

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  • Matthew Paul
    Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Have your mother sign a lease . Have stipulations in the lease that she is the sole tenant .  Maybe consult an attorney on this issue 

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  • Matt Devincenzo
    Investor · Clairemont, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    There really isn't anything you can do except have that convo with Mom. You can do all the paperwork and legal things you want, but unless she keeps them out your legal solution is still an eviction. She's your problem here not your siblings, so have the convo with her and let her know it's your way or she gets her own place.

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  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
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    I agree with the others.  Let her know that it is only for her to live in and if she has guests that stay for more than 2 days (or whatever you think is reasonable) in a 6 month period, she needs your permission....or she has to find another place to live.  It is up to her to let your siblings know the rules and enforce them.  I have a condo with rules about guests and I think they say they can't stay for more than 14 days per year.

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  • Rachel H.
    San Antonio, TX · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Account Closed You would just have to put the approved occupants in the lease. Though, yes it's not a guarantee people won't live there and squat illegally. 

    Regarding eviction court, usually the judge will just go off of what's in the lease when listening to cases. I've done this several times myself and I've won every time. 

    Hope that helps! 

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
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    I agree with the others that you can create a written lease that states she is the sole occupant, then kick your relatives out if they try to occupy. Unfortunately, this will take some time, money, and effort. It may be more difficult if your mother doesn't help you.

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    Member since 2024 · 5 posts · 3 votes
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    Thanks to everyone who has responded. I sincerely appreciate it. I'm going to make the lease and put the stipulations. I don't think my mom will listen. My mom is unable to let them go through hard times. Hence the reason they are probably in this situation to begin with unfortunately. I'm always the bad guy, but I'll do it so they won't take advantage of my mother. 

    Thanks again everyone, it is most appreciated! ❤️ 

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  • Mike Dymski
    Investor · Greenville, SC · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 13k+ votes
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    The alternative is to just pay your mom's rent and let another owner deal with your siblings.  Either way, I recommend finding peace with what you can't control (whether that is eviction or them living in the mobile home); otherwise, you let the siblings keep winning if they impact your happiness.

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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
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    Quote from @Account Closed:

    I recently bought my mother a mobile home on a lot cash in Corpus Christi so she will not have to pay rent. This Mobile home and Lot is under my name. My mother is going to move in soon, but I am afraid my freeloading siblings will move in and they will have squatters rights or I will have to legally evict them and want to avoid that hassle. I called around to civil lawyers in my area and they want $250 for just a consultation! Is there a legal way or paperwork I can use to keep my freeloading siblings from moving into the mobile home?


     Have you considered getting someone else to rent it or live there- or sell it. there is really no way to not have someone illegally move into a place. 

    What I would do is tell them you sold it and person moving in once mom moves out. they will never know that you did not sell it. 

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  • James Hamling
    Real Estate Broker · Minneapolis, MN · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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    Quote from @Account Closed:

    Thanks to everyone who has responded. I sincerely appreciate it. I'm going to make the lease and put the stipulations. I don't think my mom will listen. My mom is unable to let them go through hard times. Hence the reason they are probably in this situation to begin with unfortunately. I'm always the bad guy, but I'll do it so they won't take advantage of my mother. 

    Thanks again everyone, it is most appreciated! ❤️ 


    So here is an idea. Remove all bedroom doors, except the room your mother will use for a bedroom. 

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