Evicting Drug Using Boyfriend

Summary

In Ohio, you cannot legally force your boyfriend out if he is on the lease. Options include asking him to leave, seeking legal advice for eviction, or consulting your landlord. If he threatens you, report to the police, apply for a protection order, and contact a local domestic violence hotline. Prioritize your safety.

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I'm a renter and my boyfriend lives with me. I just found out that my boyfriend is using drugs. We are both on the lease. What can i do to get him out of here?
Hello ****, could you please tell me the location of your residence? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio, you cannot legally force your boyfriend out of the apartment if he is also on the lease. Here are a few options:
- Ask him to leave voluntarily
- Seek legal advice for possible eviction
- Consult your landlord for possible lease termination
Remember always to prioritize your safety.
I've asked him to leave and he refuses. He also threatened me with destroying my car and breaking in to take stuff if he ever did leave.
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In this case, you might consider:
- Reporting his threats to the police.
- Applying for a protection order.
- Contacting a local domestic violence hotline for support.
Remember, your safety is the top priority.