Can I Evict My Abusive/alcoholic Boyfriend? He Is Not On The Lease, But Has Been Living Here For The Last 5 Yrs. HELP! From Sarasota Co., FL.

You need to check out the Eviction Lease Laws for your state, online.

No need for eviction because he has no binding contract. When he's gone, change the locks, throw his stuff to the curb and let him know you're all done and to get the hell out. You may want to get a restraining order first. If he doesn't go away, call the cops and tell them he's in violation of the restraining order and you want him arrested and removed from your apartment. Simple isn't it? Now are you going to follow through or be soft and think you're going to change him? The road to your new life has just reached a fork in the road. The outcome is up to you.

You can go and get a restraining order against him, and that will be served to him, he will have to leave the premises, but you also need to make sure that you are going to be safe, and while you are getting the restraining order for the abuse, you should ask the judge if this is sufficient as an eviction as well. It should be. I am going through this myself, and when you do this, you really need to keep safe, as he MAY decide that he is going to further harm you. Believe me, it can happen, I am proof of that. My husband is currently in jail for breaking the restraining order, and threatened to kill me when he got into the garage. Please, be careful, and best of luck to you.

You will have to give him notice to vacate the property. In most states that is 30 days. You can easily find Florida statutes on the net. After the proper notice, go to the clerk of courts office and ask for an eviction warrant. Usually this is called an unlawful detainer. The boyfriend will be served by an officer of the court. In court, tell the judge your story and you should have no problem legally getting him out. If he comes back, call the police and he will be arrested for trespassing. I have been thru an identical situation in Virginia. Good luck. Teresa