Renter didn't sign lease

[Bonnie Sessomes]

Renter is a relative, she said her stay was just until she gets a apartment, it's been 90 days. Can I start her on a lease now? Can I throw her out?

[Josue Guerrero]

It's always a good idea to make the tenant sign a lease if they are going to be living in the property, regardless for how long the duration of their stay would be. Unfortunately, something all my mentors have told me is to never rent to family or friends. It causes plenty of headaches when things go bad, and can cause the relationship to go sour. 

That being said, if you're still willing to rent to your relative, it would probably be a good idea to make sure they sign a month to month leasing agreement. It'd probably also be a good idea to speak with your real estate attorney about that and see what they say!

Best of luck to you, Bonnie!