Live-in Nanny Refuses to Work or Leave-House

[Selina Kyle]

There are "creative" ways to make her WANT to move out...they just need to think a little (I know that's a stretch since they were idiots getting themselves into this situation).

This is true! I know I'll get raked over the coals for saying this, but I don't feel sorry for them. If they took care of their children themselves, rather than hiring someone to do it, this wouldn't have happened. I have no sympathy whatsoever. My grandmother raised my mom & her 2 brothers BY HERSELF. There was no nanny & no day care. I mean honestly, what do you expect when you hire a stranger off Craig's List?

[Carry-a-Kimber]

Why would a stay at home mother of three need a nanny in the first place?

[Dori]

Scammers are good at sizing up marks. I imagine she knew pretty quick she hit pay dirt.

[WildBill]

Marcela, a mother of three, found Stretton on Craigslist in March.

There's your problem right there.......

That was my first thought when I heard the story.

Unfortunately, the law can sometimes rule in favor of a dishonest and unscrupulous person.

I think the family should file eviction proceedings, move out and call the power company to shut off the electricity.

After she leaves change the locks and have her arrested if she comes back.

Of course, IANAL so I can't give legal advice.

[iAmSam]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

On the other hand, if she tried that in New York or Chicago, she might simply disappear one night.

[cb1000rider]

Why would a stay at home mother of three need a nanny in the first place?

Sanity.. Ask-a-mom. :-)

[jmra]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

On the other hand, if she tried that in New York or Chicago, she might simply disappear one night.

Even in Texas I could see her being rolled up in her bedding and taking a one way trip across the border. Not suggesting that anyone do that, just what I think would happen.

[C-dub]

Looks like she slipped out and has shacked up somewhere else.
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[Cedar Park Dad]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

[jmra]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

The compensation was room and board.

[Cedar Park Dad]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

The compensation was room and board.

And that makes me think any differently because?

[cb1000rider]

Taking care of a few kids for 8+ hours/day in exchange for a room? Pretty sure that doesn't work out to minimum wage. They got what they paid for.

[jmra]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

The compensation was room and board.

And that makes me think any differently because?

Because if you have a spare room, the only expense in having a nanny that works for room and board is the cost of food. This is much cheaper than a day care center.

[Cedar Park Dad]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

The compensation was room and board.

And that makes me think any differently because?

Because if you have a spare room, the only expense in having a nanny that works for room and board is the cost of food. This is much cheaper than a day care center.

That sounds like just this side of indentured servitude. You're not helping your argument.

[anygunanywhere]

I'm thinking that this would be resolved more quickly in Texas one way or another:

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Cali ... eave-House" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Would it be legal under Castle Coctrine to force her out at gunpoint or the threat of deadly force?

If they can afford a nanny then my compassion is...underwhelming.

The compensation was room and board.

And that makes me think any differently because?

Because if you have a spare room, the only expense in having a nanny that works for room and board is the cost of food. This is much cheaper than a day care center.

That sounds like just this side of indentured servitude. You're not helping your argument.

CPD, for once, I totally agree with you on this one. I am growing as a person.

Anygunanywhere