EVICTING a relative who is NOT on lease ?

[Rebekah Keller]

Hi folks, 

Have any of you had to evict a relative that is not on the lease? I have a section 8 tenant who is paying and I would like to keep who has a little sister that was staying with her temporarily. She has asked her to leave, but she refuses. The police told her I have to tell the sister to leave, which I did, but she refuses. I went to the police department and they said I have to evict the sister. My question is how do I do it without making my tenant leave. Any tips on what not to do or what to do?

[Brandon Roof]

Depending on the situation and the language in your lease regarding guests, the tenant may be in hot water with you if the presence of the guest was not disclosed to you prior.  If you have an evictable offense, put it back on the tenant to step up they're game and get the sibling out as opposed to their likely lame attempt of asking them.  It doesn't sound like they tried very hard and it feels like the tenant is hoping you'll do the dirty work.  If this isn't the case and the sibling did receive prior authorization from you, weigh the cost of cash for keys versus eviction and proceed accordingly.