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    Default How to kick out my roommate (tenant) washington, dc

    I have a rommmate in my house (which i own), who has turned out to be a complete disaster. He has stained kitchen counters with whisky and fruit punch, leaves the bathrooms worse than a bar, and turns the a/c down to 62, leaving us with 260.00 electric bills (average is ~80.00). i have asked him nicely to be cleaner, etc... numerous times.

    I am miserable in my own home with him, and would like to ask him to leave. What are my rights to getting rid of him?

    We currently have no lease, but could get him to sign one if it will make removing him easier.

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    Default Evicting Roommate

    It is my understanding of D.C. law that you would have to provide him with formal notice of your intention to terminate his tenancy, before you could proceed with eviction. The Superior Courts of DC, Landlord and Tenant Branch, will likely offer you free assistance through the following program:
    Quote Quoting Landlord Tenant Resource Center
    The Resource Center provides free legal information to both unrepresented landlords and unrepresented tenants who have residential housing disputes. Volunteer attorneys:

    * help self-represented persons understand court proceedings;
    * assist self-represented persons prepare pleadings;
    * coach self-represented persons how best to present cases in court;
    * provide information on how to obtain continuances and retain counsel;
    * make referrals to legal service providers in appropriate cases; and
    * inform low-income litigants of financial and other social service resources that might be available and refer them to the appropriate resources.

    Location
    Court Building B, Room 102
    409 E Street, N.W.

    The Resource Center does not provide assistance by phone. Those seeking assistance should come to the center during its operating hours.

    Phone: (202) 508-1710

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