I live in the state of CALIFORNIA, What legal steps can be taken if I
own the house and my ex-girlfriend has all of the bills in her name.
We broke up 3 months ago and we decided that she was going to try and
qualify for a loan to take over the existing loan plus a payoff to
send me on my way.
We have been in the relationship for 8 years no children between us
but she had two and I had one prior to us meeting. I moved out of the
house because she said it was hard for her emotionally while I was
still there, so my child and I packed it up and moved in with a family
member. Here it is 3 months later and she has had real estate agents
trying to convince me that she needs to be on the title to qualify for
a loan. I just want her out now so I can sell the house get my money,
split it with her and move on. To top it all off she has had a few of
her friends move in and she is seeing another guy. I have been paying
the mortgage and the bills up until now. What do I need to do to start
the procedure of getting her out. Thank you

Hi time2moveon,

How frustrating!  I have pulled together web sites that will help you
get started.  Two of them have forms available for a reasonable
charge, downloadable immediately.

Basically, you need to follow the eviction process, starting with a
notice to pay rent or vacate.  Pray she (or someone else living in
your home) doesn't file bankruptcy.


The Landlord's Guide to the Eviction Process - HOW DO I START AN EVICTION?
http://www.legalwiz.com/articles/caltlaw.htm
..."In order for a Landlord to initiate the eviction process,
California law requires all persons residing in the premises to be
served with a Notice. The most common types of notices are discussed
below. If preparation or service of the Notice is done incorrectly or
not at all and the tenant raises it as a defense, the Court will
dismiss the Landlord's complaint due to a technical defect and the
tenant will prevail at Court..."


California Eviction Notice Kit - Quit, Violation, Vacate and Demand
http://www.nupplegal.com/caeviction.html
..."California eviction notice, landlord form kit with 4 notices: Pay
Rent Or Quit, Lease Violation Notice, Demand For Compliance Or
Possession and Lease Termination / Vacate Notice.  Receive minimal
state required notice and compliance times pre-inserted  in Lease
Violation and Pay Rent or Quit notices.  State Specific Eviction Kits
include: (1) Demand For Compliance Or Possession, (2) Lease Violation
Notice, (3) Pay Rent Or Quit Notice and (4) Lease Termination / Vacate
Notice.  Eviction notices require Tenant to cure violations / defaults
within specified time and notifies Tenant of Landlord's intention to
re-take premises if violation remains uncured......Proof of Service
included for all forms within Eviction Notice Kits......All purchases
electronically downloaded at checkout.


The EVICTION PROCESS (Unlawful Detainer Lawsuit)
Overview of the eviction process
http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/evictions.htm


A Book:

The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions
http://www.nolo.com/lawstore/products/product.cfm/ObjectID/BA36BFF6-F572-4128-BAE718206BF6766C
..."Step by step and in plain English, this book explains the
different legal grounds for eviction and provides all the forms and
instructions necessary to:

    * prepare and serve a legal 3-, 30-, 60- or 90-day notice
    * file an unlawful detainer complaint in court
    * win by default if the tenant doesn't respond
    * handle a contested case
    * represent yourself in court
    * deal with eviction-delaying tactics
    * collect the money judgment

Still the only step-by-step guide through the California eviction
process, the 10th edition reflects current law, and provides the
latest information, forms and instructions you need..."


Landlord-Tenant Resources
http://www.saclaw.lib.ca.us/LegalGuides/LANDLORD-TENANT.htm


If I can be of further assistance in regards to the eviction process
in California, please don't hesitate to ask via the "Request For
Clarification" feature.


~~Cynthia


Search terms used at Google:
California Eviction