Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if we could all just get along?<\/strong><\/p>\n Sadly, when you\u2019re living under the same roof as someone else it\u2019s not always that easy, and share houses<\/a> are the source of endless tales of nightmare housemates who leave a trail of filth wherever they go, or worse, refuse to pay their rent.<\/p>\n Sometimes if tensions escalate or conflicts can\u2019t be resolved, you\u2019ll want to get a housemate out of your house as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n So how do you evict someone who\u2019s living with you?<\/p>\n Not surprisingly, it\u2019s not always an easy process, as co-tenants and sub-tenants effectively have the same rights to continue living in the house as you do.<\/p>\n But there are some options that can help resolve the situation.<\/p>\n When things are going well, sharing a house is great, but when things turn ugly, it can get complicated. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The easiest course of action, of course, is to have a frank but civil discussion between all housemates. You may even be able to resolve the issues amicably and agree to continue living together, which will negate a lot of extra hassle and paperwork. If not, in an ideal world the housemate in question will accept the situation is untenable and agree to move out.<\/p>\n Problem solved. You\u2019ll now need to notify the landlord and put in a request to vary the lease to remove your housemate\u2019s name from it, as well as adding any new tenants who fill the soon-to-be-vacant room.<\/p>\n It\u2019s worth remembering that if it\u2019s purely personal differences that have you at each other\u2019s throats, your co-tenant is under no obligation to go anywhere and is entitled to see out the agreed rental term. If they can tolerate living in a tension-filled home, there\u2019s really not a lot you can do.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re unable to resolve the situation yourselves, getting assistance through a mediator is also an option.<\/p>\n Sydney\u2019s Redfern Legal Centre suggests seeking help at a community justice centre in order to facilitate a discussion between both parties, which may include your housemate agreeing to move out.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re the head tenant and your housemate is a sub-tenant, effectively you\u2019re their landlord, so if they\u2019ve breached their tenancy agreement<\/a> in any way, you should be able to issue a notice to vacate \u2013 attainable from your state\u2019s consumer body \u2013 citing those reasons.<\/p>\n Depending on the cause of the breach (and the state you reside in), the sub-tenant will have a certain amount of time to vacate. For example, in Victoria it ranges from an immediate eviction to 120 days.<\/p>\n If your housemate doesn\u2019t comply with the notice, you can apply to have the matter heard in court.<\/p>\n In most states, you can legally apply to your state\u2019s civil and administrative tribunal (i.e. NCAT or VCAT) for an order terminating your housemate\u2019s tenancy.<\/p>\n The tribunal can make orders including forcing tenants to comply with their rental agreement, as well as terminating their tenancy, but you\u2019ll have to prove or convince the tribunal member that the circumstances warrant it.<\/p>\n Even then, it\u2019s unlikely to deliver you a quick fix.<\/p>\n In New South Wales if your housemate is a sub-tenant on an open-ended agreement, they\u2019ll likely still have 90 days to vacate the property even after you secure an order to evict them.<\/p>\n Talk it through as housemates as a first step to resolving any issue. Picture: Kate Griffin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If a termination order doesn\u2019t work and all other avenues have been exhausted, you can apply to have the matter heard by your state\u2019s tribunal.<\/p>\n It will cost you a small fee and you\u2019ll be required to attend a hearing, where a tribunal member will make an enforceable decision on the tenancy.<\/p>\n Should your housemate still refuse to comply, the tribunal can order the sheriff to forcefully evict them.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nTalk it through<\/h2>\n
Seek mediation<\/h2>\n
Issue a notice to vacate<\/h2>\n
Get a termination order<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nTake it to court<\/h2>\n
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