If you let a person sleep on your couch for a few days, and they have mail sent there without you knowing, they can use that mail as evidence to squat? I don't know all the tricks of the law, but you might want them to sign something saying they know they are just there free because of your pitty and can be asked to leave at any time. If they can convince a judge that you had any kind of verbal agreement with them, they might be able to sue you for throwing them out. It just depends on the judge. It might be in your best interest to deny they ever were there.
And if your girlfriend stays at your place for a while, and the two of you get in an argument and she calls the police, the police will tell you to leave, even though it is your place. I don't know all the ins and outs of that law. Having someone move in with you may sound like a way for them to save money on rent, you to get some help with the utilities, and the two of you to see each other more. But it also can hurt your rental credit if you have to leave and pay for two places at once and any damages she leaves. When you live with people, there are financial benefits, but there also are costs of separation, especially if they don't like you they are female and you male.
In Australia, if you live with a woman for a year, and then you break up with her, you have to pay her a settlement amount. It is kind of like alimony, though I don't know the details. Basically, many people over there don't like the marriage laws and are dodging marriage, so the laws now regulate couples even if they are not married.
A lot of family law is randomly decided by whichever judge or jury you get. If the two of you can't compromise on your own, then going to court is kind of like having a duel. But even the winner pays attorney fees.
And if your girlfriend stays at your place for a while, and the two of you get in an argument and she calls the police, the police will tell you to leave, even though it is your place. I don't know all the ins and outs of that law. Having someone move in with you may sound like a way for them to save money on rent, you to get some help with the utilities, and the two of you to see each other more. But it also can hurt your rental credit if you have to leave and pay for two places at once and any damages she leaves. When you live with people, there are financial benefits, but there also are costs of separation, especially if they don't like you they are female and you male.
In Australia, if you live with a woman for a year, and then you break up with her, you have to pay her a settlement amount. It is kind of like alimony, though I don't know the details. Basically, many people over there don't like the marriage laws and are dodging marriage, so the laws now regulate couples even if they are not married.
A lot of family law is randomly decided by whichever judge or jury you get. If the two of you can't compromise on your own, then going to court is kind of like having a duel. But even the winner pays attorney fees.