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Asked about 4 years ago - San Antonio, TX
FlagI own my home and have been allowing a niece and her family to live rent free with me. I am considering moving my personal belongings out and into a retirement community and eventually selling my home. Am I abandoning my home? Do these family members have renters rights or squatters rights? I live in Texas.
No, your guests (which is what your niece and her family have been) have no tenant rights.
Good luck to you.
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