Squatter in Home - Any other way to remove her than eviction?

[Tracie Van]

I am asking this for someone else. 

An elderly woman was allowing a temporary guest to stay with her. The women was homeless and living in a hotel with her 8 year old daughter. Homeowner she felt bad and offered a temporary stay. Rent free. No written agreement. Now squatter won't leave and its become a very very tense situation. Squatter is threatening to call social services because she isn't allowed to use the kitchen. The home owner had to file an eviction against her, which  I am pretty sure is her only recourse at this point. Correct?

[Judy Parker]

Property is in NJ? She is in deep trouble. NJ is an Anti-Eviction state.  The homeowner must file for eviction, waste money on legal fees, and if the Squatter retains an attorney it will be very difficult to remove them. Since there is no Lease, the property owner is fighting an uphill battle. And if the Squatter has a child, the judge will let them continue living in the house through June, so as not to disrupt the childs' education. I always tell people NOT to let anyone move into your house, especially without a Lease. Once they move in, they don't have to move out and it is nearly impossible to get rid of them. 

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