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[Read the article: I let a homeless man move in with me and now I can't get rid of him]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]i didn't sense a lot of waffling on the part of the LW here. she wants him out. ok. but she can't physically throw him out or force him to leave. this is further complicated by the fact that this man has a history of violence which is exacerbated by his alcoholism.
sure she can throw his things on the street and change the lock, but the point is that this does put her in some jeopardy. does this mean she has no options? no. but i think cary is right to suggest she get as much specialized information as possible. the police should know beforehand about the situation so that there can be a traceable history of complaints/worry. she should have legal advice: she should have every shred of information which can help her to feel confident in her right to live without this man intruding on her life.
further, since he won't listen to her reasonable arguments, knowing that according to other noted social authorities she does have rights entitling her to arrangements more to her choosing may help to shift the power imbalance.