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FAQ: My boyfriend/girlfriend/friend has been staying in my house for months and won't leave... How do I get rid of him/her? Pt. 3 - filing a wrongful detainer action. Last time, we talked about what situations call for a wrongful detainer action. This time, we'll talk about how to actually file one. A wrongful detainer essentially has 3 elements: 1) you own/have a right to the property; 2) the other person doesn't; 3) they are still in the property and won't leave. The first element is very simple. You simply have to prove that you are either the owner or have a right to the property. If you own it, a copy of the deed or an SDAT report will do the trick. You will need to bring it to Court as evidence. If you are renting the property, a copy of your lease should do the trick. The second element can be a little more tricky, but likewise is fairly straightforward. All you need to do is claim that the person doesn't have a legal right to be there (ie. tenancy or the like). If the person disagrees, they will need to show some proof (i.e a lease, rent payments, etc.). The third element is fairly self-explanatory. After the court rules in your favor, you would then file a warrant of restitution and arrange for the eviction with the sheriff/constable office. Join us next time as we discuss what to do if the "guest" is actually a tenant.