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- Dec 20, 2019
Squatter Lou arc incoming.My knowledge of landlord-tenant law is spotty and not Pennsylvanian.
I've seen houses for sale that mention they have a long-term tenant in them (or duplexes, or houses with an occupied accessory dwelling unit). It's the buyer's responsibility to get the tenant out of there, Lou doesn't pay but he's definitely occupied that house for a long time. If he had a better internal locus of control and actually followed legal procedures, he could get himself cash-for-keys'd or at least have 30-60 days to find a new place.
For all his bluster, Lou doesn't do things, only begs. If they truly move, he'll just whine and moan and beg for money and probably end up sharing a room with his nephew after all.
Like you said, laws very by location, but some states make eviction a very long, complicated process. He might get a free ride for 6+ months during the process if he tried to fight it.