Boarder Law (WTB Legal advice)

[Holy Roller]

Two weeks is not that far behind.
There has been some good advise offered here.
One needs to sit down and communicate why the board is late, and as stated make arangements for payment. It seems that there are other issues involved for the options listed one wishes to take. A friend of mine has just asked their boarder to leave due to failure to comply with the household rules. If someone does not fit in with the family for what ever reason then they SHOULD be asked to leave if they refuse to make the necessary adjustments in behaviour. As for the money, being "family" almost, its a hard one. If the money is a real issue then outline your reasonings for the recovery including their resoncibility. I have been a landlord in the past and have lost thousands of dollars due to tenants who play the system. All the best in your decision making, it will not be easy. Both you and your Mrs need to be firm and in agreement. Your stepdaughter will react so be prepared for that. Don't loose your rag, stay calm as possible and good luck.

[FROSTY:Me]

Dude from bitter experience--Pack up his stuff and put it by the roadside--Then talk to him about the two weeks rent.
He may very well say--but ya gave me no notice-- you can then respond with--well I figured you were giving notice seeing as you paid no rent etc.
Its a lot easier to have him gone if he's already packed up

[oldrider]

are you fucking kidding lias , grab him by his ear throw his sorry arse on the street and throw his shit out behind him , dont keep his stuff just chalk the loss up as a lesson . the tenancy act does not cover boarders and if it did it wouldnt stop me anyway

I totally agree with WINJA except for the maintenance of the family relationship with the stepdaughter, that is the tricky piece for Lias and his wife in this case.
Perhaps not such a good idea letting him in there in the first place, all care and no responsibility, the guy has taken advantage and played you for a sucker and shown you no respect.
He will have to go eventually or it will be you!!! Think about that! I've seen all this before, John.

[boomer]

quiet chat then the heave ho!!!

[Highlander]

For what it is worth I'm with Oldrider on this. The real issue here is your stepdaughter.
Boyfriends will come and go (could probably spell that the other way too). But your ongoing relationship with her is what counts. Couple of weeks unpaid board is probably of little consequence in the grand scheme of things too.