Evicting Unregistered Motel Guests

Summary

In Wisconsin, evicting an unregistered guest involves serving a formal written notice and potentially filing an eviction lawsuit. Documenting all interactions is crucial for legal support. If the guest has stayed for more than 14 non-consecutive days, they may be considered a tenant, necessitating a formal eviction process.

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I manage a motel/long term stay. I have a person who is an unregistered guest and has not paid anything refusing to leave. what are the proper steps to resolve this issue?
Have you given the person any formal notice to vacate the premises?
I have talked to her directly. I have not given her any written notices
Have you contacted the local law enforcement about this issue? In Wisconsin, you may need to follow a formal eviction process which includes giving a written notice.
I have not contacted law enforcement yet. The person that was in that room has vacated and he was a paying registered guest. We have no paper trail of her being in the room.
What is the duration of the unregistered guest's stay in the room? In Wisconsin, if it's more than * consecutive days, they may be considered a tenant, requiring a formal eviction process.
she has been in and out of that room. She leaves for days and then comes back. She has not continously stayed 14 days straight
Has she been staying in the room for more than * non-consecutive days in total?
yes
What is the total duration of her stay, including the non-consecutive days?
it has been about 2 months and she has been asked to leave numerous times thru out that tome
Have you documented the dates and times when she was asked to leave? In Wisconsin, a written record can be helpful in eviction cases.
i have
That's good. In Wisconsin, you may need to serve a formal written eviction notice. Here are the steps:
- Serve a written notice to the person.
- If they don't leave, file an eviction lawsuit.
- Attend the court hearing.
Is there anything else I can help with?
no thank you!
I'm glad I could assist you, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions in the future. Have a great day!