Can you kick someone out of your house if they are not on the lease in Washington state?

In summary, Washington State landlord-tenant law allows you, a named party on a lease, to evict a subletter, but not a proper “roommate”. Anyone living in your apartment who is also on the lease is a roommate. Anyone living in your apartment who is not on the lease is a subletter. You cannot evict your roommate.

Can a spouse threaten to throw your stuff outside?

To answer your question, whether you are living in an equitable distribution state or community property, your spouse should not intimidate or threaten you that he will throw your belongings outside. Generally, it is not legally permitted to throw a partners’ property outside.

Is it illegal to threaten a tenant with eviction?

When you’re attempting to get a tenant to move out of their own accord before their lease period is up, it is important that you are very clear with them. There is no need to try to be subtle, and it is illegal to blackmail tenants into leaving your property.

Can a wife throw you out of the House?

But your wife cannot throw you out of the house simply because she’s tired of you. She can try, but she will fail. If she calls the police and tell them she can’t stand you and want you out, the police will tell you they can do nothing (and they will be correct).

Is it illegal to blackmail a tenant into leaving a property?

There is no need to try to be subtle, and it is illegal to blackmail tenants into leaving your property. Instead, tell them exactly what is happening. I am planning to make some major renovations to this property sooner rather than later.

What to do if your husband threatens to kick you out of the House?

If your husband refuses to support you and threatens to kick you out of his house you should contact the prosecuting attorneys office in the county where you reside and talk to one of the staff attorneys that handles support matters. They should be able to advise you of your rights.

Can a landlord throw out a tenant or licensee?

If the people you want to evict are considered to be tenants or licensees, Schorr says, a landlord can’t just throw them out or just change the locks. “That’s universal,” he says.

Can a man kick his wife out of the House?

Now a spouse (whether man or woman) can get the assistance of law enforcement and/or the courts to eject an abusive spouse from the house, but that’s a remedy available to anyone whether they’re getting divorced or not.