If she can be defined as a transient, you can try asking the police to remove her. Here is an artricle I wrote on the subject...

Do I have any rights regarding a squatter in my home?

The other answers are wrong as you state this person is not a rent paying tenant but an "ex.". You will have to file an "unlawful detainer." As...

What should I do or steps when someone say they will take me to court when they know they are wrong?

To make a claim on the deposit you are required to send a written claim by certified mail within 30 days. Here is the form...

How do I evict someone living in my condo?

You will have to file an unlawful detainer. You will need an attorney for this. Start by issuing a written demand to vacate. ...

Is texting a form of written notice to a landlord about ongoing problems with emergency situations?

While texting is a valid method of communication, to be legally valid, a notice to perform repairs must site the repair that the landlord is...

As long as the lease does not specify a delivery method, email constitutes written notice

Can My landlord keep my deposit?

When you give 15 days notice, it is to not renew your lease for the next month. It doe snot entitle you to leave in 15 days. So you may not...

At the least you should give the landlord a 7 day notice to stop stealing your utilities, and subletting the premises for which you have legal...

Evict family members from residence.

First you have to figure out if they are tenants ( supposed to pay rent) or guests (staying for free.) If they are tenants you can either give...

The government official was most likely an investigator from the Broward County Property Appraisers Office. Now that the know about your lease, I...