Trapped because of Established residency?

#1 09-05-2002, 09:46 AM

What is the name of your state? OHIO
I am currently living with my ex-boyfriend in a house that I rent, only my name is on the lease and I pay all the bills. I want him out and he refuses to leave, and there is no reasoning with him. I’ve changed the locks 3 times, he has the address on his drivers license so he just has a locksmith let him in. The police said he has established residency so I can’t make him leave. I don’t want to involve my landlord because I’m afraid if I do she’ll think I’m a troublemaker and evict me. I can’t afford to move (the last time I did he followed me anyway) and very few places let you have pets. Do I have any legal recourse to get him out of my house? I am praying you can help me, Thank you!

JETX · #2 09-05-2002, 10:11 AM

Since he has an 'established tenancy' you will need to proceed with full 'notice to vacate' and possible eviction proceedings against him.

"Notice required to terminate or change month-to-month tenancy: 30 days; Ohio Rev. Code Ann. 5321.17"

"Unconditional Quit Terminations: 3 days; Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 1923.02 to 1923.04, 5321.17;
- Nonpayment of rent
- violation of a written lease or rental agreement
- when the landlord has "reasonable cause to believe" that tenant has used, sold or manufactured an illegal drug on the premises (conviction or arrest not required)

#3 09-05-2002, 10:24 AM

Ohio

Thank you for your reply.
Can I still do this even though I am the tenant and not the landlord? If I go with the reasonable cause for illegal drugs won't that eventually result in a search warrant for my home and my being evicted as well?

JETX · #4 09-05-2002, 10:48 AM

Q1) "Can I still do this even though I am the tenant and not the landlord?"
A1) Yes. For all intents, he is a sublessee of your lease.

Q2) "If I go with the reasonable cause for illegal drugs won't that eventually result in a search warrant for my home and my being evicted as well?"
A2) Of course it would..... I would suggest you use some other (more practical) reason. I am sure that he has violated some other 'agreement' of tenancy.

#5 09-05-2002, 11:05 AM

Thank you SO much for your reply!!