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The problem in my case is everything is not written. I wonder how he can prove that this is a one year stay commitment and I broke the verbal agreement. So far, I only wrote a receipt for him stating that I got the rent $250 for the period from June 30,08 to July 29,08. Then, i signed this paper. This is only a scrap paper.

If there is no compromise between us, besides applying for an eviction order, is there any other method to get him out ?

If i decide to change the lock on July 31,08, what can he do? can he sue me for not letting him get in the house? will I break any criminal law? can he call the police for help to get in the house? Or he can only sue me through the small claim court. Can i move all his belongings to an unattached garage and tell me to pick his things there? will i break any law for doing so?

thanks a lot for all your advice.
As the landlord or leasee, the onus is on YOU to prove that his arrangement is anything less than your lease.

If you lock his belongings into the residence, he can call the police and have you arrested for theft. He can then sue you for wrongful eviction.

And would win.

Before you ask, if you move ANYTHING of his, you are subject to a host of liabilities if anything turns up missing/broken or damaged. If you put it out in the street, you better have a large bank account AND proper eviction paperwork or you are going to be sued right into the ground.

Get an attorney tomorrow. Start eviction proceedings. It will take at least 30 days. He will get a set a host of the parameters because you didn't.