No, he doesn't get to stay. He's not "home free" after a year of free-loading. The boyfriend is a month-to-month tenant, albeit with $0 monthly rent, but a tenant nonetheless. Treat him as such. First, go to your library and get some books on landlording. Also, Nolo Press puts out an excellent California Landlord book, about $30 and worth every penny. Make sure you have the latest edition, check your local bookstore or online. If you want him to stay and pay rent, give him a WRITTEN 30 day notice of change of terms of tenancy (rent increase). If he doesn't pay on time, start eviction proceedings. If you want him out, give him a WRITTEN 30 day termination notice. If he doesn't leave on time, start eviction proceedings. Good luck.
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