Anyone that lives in a more liberal leaning jurisdiction is likely to have more serious issues as a landlord/owner. It is much more difficult to rid yourself of a deadbeat tenant whether they live with you or not. The icing on the cake is the TPO. Without the TPO, the normal eviction process is in play. The TPO adds another layer of BS to wade through and can remove you from your home until the matter is discharged. That can take time.
I had to go through an eviction process with a family member. It was not a pleasant experience. Every time I have allowed a family member to stay with me, even if they paid rent, it always ended up costing me money. I would eat the rent just so they could save the money in order to find other arrangements. Thankfully, I have only had to use the courts one time. My answer now to any friend or family member that wants to stay is a solid NO!
Once an action if filed, it is usually the one filing the action that has the upper hand temporarily. It is not until the elements are vetted in court through the legal process that the truth can be seen and the owner gets their property back, squatter free. But depending upon the jurisdiction and the congestion of the courts, this process can take some time. Therefore, unless a prospective tenant in your home is someone you know REALLY WELL, my advice is to stay clear of these types of situations. Do not bring strangers into your home - no matter what their sob story. It is sad that we have to be this way in rejecting those we would like to help. But the world is not what it used to be - especially people.
This is solid advice!! Someone needs to hear this, probably someone in Colorado!
Anyone that lives in a more liberal leaning jurisdiction is likely to have more serious issues as a landlord/owner. It is much more difficult to rid yourself of a deadbeat tenant whether they live with you or not. The icing on the cake is the TPO. Without the TPO, the normal eviction process is in play. The TPO adds another layer of BS to wade through and can remove you from your home until the matter is discharged. That can take time.
I had to go through an eviction process with a family member. It was not a pleasant experience. Every time I have allowed a family member to stay with me, even if they paid rent, it always ended up costing me money. I would eat the rent just so they could save the money in order to find other arrangements. Thankfully, I have only had to use the courts one time. My answer now to any friend or family member that wants to stay is a solid NO!
Once an action if filed, it is usually the one filing the action that has the upper hand temporarily. It is not until the elements are vetted in court through the legal process that the truth can be seen and the owner gets their property back, squatter free. But depending upon the jurisdiction and the congestion of the courts, this process can take some time. Therefore, unless a prospective tenant in your home is someone you know REALLY WELL, my advice is to stay clear of these types of situations. Do not bring strangers into your home - no matter what their sob story. It is sad that we have to be this way in rejecting those we would like to help. But the world is not what it used to be - especially people.