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My brother has damaged my parent's rented condo from his horrible addiction. My dad has finally had enough. Can he legally evict him without involvement of the landlord?

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Your parents should start by reading their lease. Rules for this type of situation can vary by state and by the lease contract.

Unless your brother commits an actual crime the police don’t have any power over a civil matter (until he resists an eviction notice). If your brother becomes threatening or violent this is when your parents call 911.

Your parents would benefit by going to Al-Anon meetings so they can more clearly see and defend boundaries. Or/and, they can talk to a rehab counselor about an intervention. Your parents are helping to keep him sick by enabling him. It may be worse than kicking him out and him being homeless for a while.

If I were your parents I might consider being prepared for a day when he's out of the house. Then I'd pack all his crap up in a duffle bag and put it outside and change the locks or key code. They can give him a gift card for 1 or 2 nights at a motel while he collects his thoughts. Then if he keeps returning to the condo they can maybe try to get a restraining order.

Rather than guessing, your parents could go straight to an attorney to find out what their options are. It will be less money than what your parents are wasting on your brother currently.
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I agree also. This whole situation has been a nightmare. According to the police he has tenants rights because my Dad has allowed him to stay for so long.
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Are your parents living in the Condo? If so, if brother is not on the lease, they may just need to ask him to leave. But, your parents would be responsible for the damage whether they lived there or not. So, I may get the landlord or his agent involved. I would want it legal and above board. Not sure how the law would be if your brother is not on the lease so not legally suppose to be there. Your parents could lose their lease. A Landlord does not have to renew a lease. Maybe Dad should consult with a realtor lawyer.
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I googled "Eviction notice in New Hampshire"
this is what popped up:
 
1. Landlord serves a seven- to 30-day eviction notice. 
2. Landlord files an eviction lawsuit with the court. 
3. Court serves tenant a summons. 
4. Tenant files an appearance. 
5. Landlord and tenant attend court hearing and receive judgment.
6. Writ of restitution is served. 
7. Sheriff returns to forcibly remove the tenant. 
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JoAnn29 Jun 14, 2024
If brother is not on the lease he is not a tenant. He maybe there illegally. Her parents could lose their lease.
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I have no idea how this process works. Please stick around for others to answer your questions.

The landlord has a right to know what is going on. Is there a reason why you wouldn’t want his involvement?

My oldest brother, now deceased was an addict. I know how hard this is for your family. I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this.
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Probably not.

The landlord is either the owner or the owner's agent and is responsible for the upkeep of the property and the payment of dues, etc.

How could you possibly sneak this by the landlord?? I think you'd be far better off getting the landlord's input as there may be contractual issues if your dad simply evicts your brother. Unless the landlord is not ever around--you can't slip something like this by him.

Curious--what kind of damage are you talking about? There's really no way the landlord isn't going to find out what's up. I think full on honesty is best in this situation.
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Anxietynacy Jun 14, 2024
That's my guess too
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