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I just sold my house with a 30-day escrow. How can I get a friend who is living rent free out of the house before escrow closes?

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I just sold my house with a 30-day escrow. How can I get a friend who is living rent free out of the house before escrow closes?

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If there is no formal lease agreement and your friend is not paying rent, then your friend is not a tenant, but a guest. To be nice though, you should put your request for them to vacate the premises in writing and set a date for when they must have themselves and their belongings moved out of the house. However, some jurisdictions might have specific laws governing this type of situation. If the friend has lived there for a long time, the law might require a different procedure for asking them to vacate. Best bet is to consult a lawyer since this could be tricky and easily turn into a he said, she said. Best of luck.