Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1

    Default Individual Living in House Committing Illegal Acts

    My question involves an eviction in the state of: Oklahoma

    I have a, what used to be, friend living with me in my house, I own the property. She pays rent but we did not sign a formal lease agreement nor are there receipts of rent paid. She is an adult but under 21 & has been drinking with her friends in my house. I am over 21 & told her that it can not happen anymore & stated the reason that I can be held liable & serve 5 years in prison for a felony. She said I was being stupid (I thought I was being smart, go figure) & got upset about it. Seems she would rather put her selfish desire to drink over a person's interest & wishes. She then made a low blow comment about my upcoming marriage. It is safe to say our friendship is now over & that she needs to go.

    My fiancee & I did some research into the subject & read that Oklahoma court does not recognize verbal lease agreements without a witness involved. Neither of us have been able to find a clear answer (50/50 both ways) on whether I need to provide an official 30 day eviction notice or if I can have her evicted immediately for breaking the law. I do not want to go to jail for her selfish desires.

    I have looked at the Oklahoma ABLE committee regulations on consumption & at the Social Host Law. I have found answers stating the law about minors under 21 drinking, & as mentioned earlier, property owner felony for under age drinking on owned property.

    Thanks in advance for any advice.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Individual Living in House Committing Illegal Acts

    She is your tenant. You have to give her proper notice. If she does not move, you have to evict her through the courts.

  3. #3

    Default Re: Individual Living in House Committing Illegal Acts

    I have found the answer I was seeking, a couple days ago. Any criminal acts committed will enable the notice to be waived. I will be heading to the county courthouse, to see the Court Clerk (who happens to be family), after this reply is sent. If not, then I'll give her the notice & proceed to collect rent for this month.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Trademarks: Consent of Living Individual - Examiner's Amendment/Priority Action
    By drinkingwater in forum Intellectual Property
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-03-2011, 08:11 AM
  2. Roommates: Roommate Committing Felony in House
    By jbdk in forum Landlord-Tenant Law
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-27-2011, 07:38 PM
  3. Guardianship: Individual Living Abroad as Personal Guardian
    By ecoffino in forum Disability and Elder Law
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-02-2007, 08:03 AM
  4. Non-Compete Agreements: Do Illegal Acts By An Employer Void a Non-Compete Agreement
    By trapped0702 in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-08-2007, 09:35 PM
  5. Marriage: US Citizen Engaged to Illegal Individual
    By krishba4 in forum Visas for Business, Tourism and Family
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-15-2006, 02:15 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources