If someone is letting you know you’re over staying your welcome will you leave before they put you out?

[Anonymous]

Like if you’re staying somewhere that is already overcrowded, kids everywhere. The house is getting dirty even though you’re not the one dirtying up, can you blame a person (the owner of that particular home) for feeling like they need peace, quiet and more space and time to themselves? Like even if they do start picking at you should you take it personal considering their situation? You would have to see it form their point of view and put yourself in their shoes.

[PrettyPriya]

I am not a messy person to begin with, so this scenario would drive me nuts. If I felt that I was overstaying my welcome or had even the slightest of hints, I would leave. I want to be respectful of other people's homes. I also respect other people's right to privacy.

I just cannot imagine myself getting into this situation in the first place. I have had friends visit from far away and they have stayed with me for extended periods. Never been an issue because I knew what I was getting into.

I think that is the other half of it. Those that make the offer need to understand the consequences and the fact someone might overstay their welcome. Probably best to have a solid plan in place first. All you need to do is ask how long they intend to stay so if they go past that, you can point it out if you have to ask them to leave.

[Guy13]

If you are the owner of the home and you generously allowed people to stay then I assume you set Time parameters to be gone from there. If not, do it today and the Fools need to be out April 1 !!!

I assume they are not spending the money they are saving by no Rent. If it cost them a double security plus Rent then figure it our because you got two weeks and I am not playing...

I'm a landlord by trade by the way... You can keep them though as it sounds like they kill me on the rehab cost once they move out. Be careful with that fake rental reference you give to get them the F out...

You going to need all the luck of the Irish and Leprechauns.

They ought to have a pot of gold camping out at your place without Rent.

[JJ092003]

I'd definitely respect them and leave.

[stratford]

Yes.