DifferenceMore5431 t1_j7wyfl4 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Reply to comment by Minute_Map_6444 in After how many days is my house guest a tenant in Maine? by [deleted]

I'm not a lawyer but I don't see how anyone could possibly construe this as a landlord/tenant arrangement. I think you are overcomplicating things with your "eviction". Just put her items in a closet and if/when she wants them back make arrangements.

Minute_Map_6444 t1_j7x4xx2 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 12:49 AM

While I wholeheartedly agree, apparently the courts do not. Someone staying more than two weeks at your residence gains legal tenant rights vs just being a guest, even if they do not pay rent. It’s a shitshow. Last time I’ll ever be helping someone out in this way. Was a totally civil situation until today when I had the wrong door locked and suddenly she screaming about cops and court.

[deleted] OP t1_j8693sw wrote on February 11, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Some rando screaming about "court" doesn't mean you have to serve her papers.

Tony-Flags t1_j7zvpg1 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 4:27 PM

There are jurisdictions that define tenancy based on the amount of days that someone has stayed on your property, irrespective of a lease or payments. OP should contact a lawyer to ensure that this is not a tenancy situation. If it is deemed to be a Tenancy At Will, then a 30 day eviction notice is the quickest. OP should not dispose of any items owned by their sister, nor change the locks without a separate compelling reason, at least until they are able to get a consultation from a lawyer.