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writes:Please help with this problem. I live with a guy who smokes crack frequently. It didn't start out this way years ago when I met him. He was in AA and clean. He started this, unbenownst to me at the time, when he took his first drink again after failing AA. He has stolen money from me, and I have found the pipes before, with him lying and denying up and down about it. He has never stolen anything in the home and pawned it thought, which is weird. He has no job, car, and no place to live except my place. I have even approached the cops, and they said unless the guy has the substance on him and it is proven, can they do something, otherwise I can't do anything about it. I even called the cops once when he was high after he just smoked it, and they acted as though they couldn't do anything about that either, so they are no help in me getting him out of my place.Any other answers would be appreciated. I do not want him living with me, and he won't leave on his own, hence, no car of his own to leave in and he has no where else to go. Any advice? We are talking about a 46 year old man.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 July 2010): I think that Frank has said it well... the fact that you're unaware of him steeling anything from the house is simply a matter of time. If you have a lease and he's not on it that should be a plus as the landlord should be able to step in. If you own the house, then you're probably going to have to evict. If there's a way to pack up his crap, and change the locks you could try that, but sadly it may not be legal depending on your specific circumstances.
I'd recommend that you find someone who assists renters in landlord disputes (like a non-profit who usually protects people from eviction) and see if they can advise you as to the law is your area.
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reader, Not My Name  +, writes (10 July 2010):
 Have the police pick him up for use or possession. Problem solved. :-)
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reader, Carrot2000 +, writes (10 July 2010):
 You may have to go through the legal eviction process. Talk to the clerk's office at your local court to get the paperwork you need to serve on your roommate to start the eviction.
Caringguy has a point; can you get the police to arrest him for posession or paraphernalia?
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reader, CaringGuy  +, writes (10 July 2010):
If he's smoking crack, have him arrested for that.
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reader, ARELI +, writes (10 July 2010):
 i have a question doesnt he pay rent?if he doenst and there no writeing paper that say u let permission for him to stay in ur apartment then he gotta go...call police tell them his not paying rent, i am paying by my self rent i want him out if they dont do it then got to the precent and speak to superior stay there the whole day if it takes to spaek to him ok....then if that wont work go to court do u live ny?if yes go to hhousing they should be able to help......in fulton !!!if u dont live in ny then ask where housing court....is ur right!!!even if he pays rent u shoul be able to get him out but time is runnig do it now...good luck!!!
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reader, Tbosse  +, writes (10 July 2010):
 Where was he staying before he met you?
is he yo real 'roommate' or the person you wer romanticaly involved the the relationship failed?
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (10 July 2010):
 Get the cops to help you. Not to help you bust the man for his crack, but get him out of your place! He is no longer wanted there, and him being there still can be considered trespassing?
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reader, Frank B Kermit  +, writes (10 July 2010):
 Something is not clear in this question.
If he is just your room-mate and you do not owe, but rent this apartment, then couldn't you just move out?
If he can not pay for rent, is his name on the lease, or is it just YOUR place and you paying rent?
If there is a landlord involved, I beleive the landlord has rights in this matter as well.
Are you just roommates, or were you, are you currently, romantically involved?
There are too many gaps in this question.
-Frank
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 July 2010): You must file paperwork, or get a lawyer to evict someone
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