By this time you know that you made three big mistakes.
1. You rented to a friend
2. You rented to a friend with no money
3. You left the utilities in your name
knowing the friend had no money.You can not shut off the utilities. Actually, you can not even allow them to go dead from lack of payment. You must pay even if your "tenant" does not pay. By certified mail with a return requested, send him whatever notice to vacate that meets the statutory requirement. Usually 30 days. You can find it on the internet under "your state" landlord tenant laws. After you have met the statuary requirement, file for an eviction. Not having a lease does not matter. It is all the same. In the eviction, name every adult 18 and over in the house. Look for your "friend" to stop paying rent and the utility bills.
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