Letters to the Editor
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You have every right to stay, but you want to move
Despite all the advice telling you to stand your ground, if you do, you will be miserable. Living in disharmony is really stressful.I did that once with a roommate I'd grown to despise. We were both polite, we spent remarkably little time in each other's company considering that we were sharing an apartment. But it was a constant drag on my mood.
Read your lease and make sure your interests are protected. Your friends have proven that you, your happiness, and your money are not a priority. You might have to stick it out to the end of your lease. (That's what I did). It won't be fun.
Oh, and most cities have housing bureaus or other places that give free legal advice. Figuring out your rights and options probably doesn't require paying a lawyer.
Your 'friends' aren't going to move out. Their history (as in having no place to live before they moved in with you) and the current circumstances shows that they are disorganized and thoughtless. Not a fun combination in parents. They are a train crash waiting to happen and you don't want to get caught in the wreckage. As long as you let them, they will probably take advantage of you, not because they are moochers, but because they don't seem to have the money, discipline, stamina etc to cope with their lives. The ability to cope with their lives (like find housing when they need it) will have to come from them. You can't do anything but give them money, which will only delay their transformation into responsible adults or make their irresponsible lives more comfortable for a while).
Pity them and get the hell out.