Can you Evict Someone Who is not on a Lease?

Can you Evict Someone Who is not on a Lease?

Investor · St Louis, MO · Member since 2017 · 250 posts · 181 votes

So... Can you? Or do you have to go through the same eviction process as normal. Anyway to loophole the system or make it go faster if they are not on a lease?

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John UnderwoodPro Member
Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
7y

Absolutely.  I say a person on lease or even John Doe and all occupants on the eviction.

If they don't have the utilities on, I call code enforcement and they will set everyone on curb in 24 hours. This is because house is uninhabitable without utilities turned on.

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  • Lender · Ladera Ranch, CA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    Yes

  • San Mateo, CA · Member since 2011 · 14 posts · 4 votes
    7y

    In California, you have to add "and all in possession" wording to all eviction paperwork to cover those who is not on the lease document but who can claim tenant rights by the length of their stay.

  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    7y

    If you mean someone who is not named on the contract (whether lease or month to month), yes.  Just add all occupants. If you mean someone who is month to month, yes.

  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    7y

    Absolutely.  I say a person on lease or even John Doe and all occupants on the eviction.

    If they don't have the utilities on, I call code enforcement and they will set everyone on curb in 24 hours. This is because house is uninhabitable without utilities turned on.

  • Real Estate Agent · Southington, CT · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    7y

    @James G. Consult a local attorney for the proper process and wording that should be used in your area, but here in Connecticut we just add "jane doe" and/or "john doe" for occupants we know are living there, but we dont know their names.

  • Attorney · Akron, OH · Member since 2016 · 535 posts · 389 votes
    7y

    If you couldn't, I'd imagine that many landlords would be stuck with permanent squaters.

    Your lawyer should be able to handle it.

  • Investor · St Louis, MO · Member since 2017 · 250 posts · 181 votes
    7y

    Is there anyway to kick them out without evicting them?

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