Evicting Ex Boyfriend Oklahoma

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In Oklahoma, if your ex-boyfriend is considered a tenant, you must follow a formal eviction process, including providing a written notice to quit, filing an eviction lawsuit, and obtaining a court order. If he is not a tenant, police may remove him. A person might be considered a tenant if they pay rent, have an agreement to stay, have lived there long enough under laws of tenancy at will or tenancy at sufferance, or have the owners permission to stay. Consult with a local attorney for specific guidance.

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I own the home but have moved out. Ex boyfriend lives there, will police remove him or do I have to evict
Hello Hannah. Could you please tell me the country or state where your property is located? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Oklahoma
Hello Hannah,
In Oklahoma, if your ex-boyfriend is considered a tenant (even without a written lease), you may have to follow a formal eviction process:
- Provide a written notice to quit
- If he doesn't leave, file an eviction lawsuit
- Obtain a court order for eviction

If he's not a tenant, police may remove him. Check with a local attorney for specific guidance.
What would make him a tenant
In Oklahoma, a person might be considered a tenant if they:
- Pay rent.
- Have an agreement to stay for a certain period.
- Have lived there long enough under laws of "tenancy at will" or "tenancy at sufferance".
- Have owner's permission to stay.
Consult with a local attorney for specifics.