This is a common, but difficult, situation. Many homeowners think that they can just change the locks or take other steps to put someone out when they are ready to have a houseguest leave. However, depending on the terms of the agreement between you and your son, your son may be viewed as a tenant and have certain rights associated with that status. Even if you do not have a traditional written lease, the court may view the oral agreement between you and your son as a lease. If that is the case, there are certain protocols that you must follow in order to evict your son from your home. You should be careful to you follow these protocols, as the law allows tenants to recover monetary damages against a landlord for an unlawful eviction. Based on the specific facts of your case, an attorney will be able to advise you whether or not you need to go through with a Summary Ejectment hearing at the courthouse and can also assist you with negotiating with your son such that he voluntary agrees to vacate your home. Consulting with a family law attorney can inform you of your rights.
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