Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Complaint Form Help Request

[Linda Thomas]

Lease in only one tenant's name. She JUST told me that she moved out three months ago. I did not know this. Her kids father has been sending me the rent. Now he's not paying anymore he said and he said he won't vacate to do what I have to do. So, I'm guessing i have to file landlord tenant complaint to get him evicted even though he's not on the lease right? so would I add her name to the complaint even though she said she left the unit 3 months ago and include now his name since he's living there (and he was never on the lease at all) and i wasn't aware of this situation or that he was living there? how do I get him evicted? 

[Jennifer Ruelens]

I always recommend consulting with an attorney when it matters, and boy does it matter right now!  I always list the people I leased the property to and any other known occupants on the Landlord Tenant Complaint.  Otherwise, any order the judge makes will only apply to the people listed.  Remember, the judge can only issue a verdict on what you include in the filing.  Surprising them with new facts a the hearing doesn't go well unless you truly learned them since filing. Good luck!