'My grandfather's family friends live rent-free in the house gifted to my mother. What should we do?'

A Reddit user asked for legal advice after his grandfather gifted a house to his mother via a gift deed, with a condition that she cannot sell it during his lifetime.

The occupants are family friends of the grandfather who have been living in the house rent-free for a long time; the mother plans to move in soon.

Reddit users advised sending an eviction notice and filing an eviction suit if there is no response, and mentioned the need for legal documents beyond the gift deed.

One user recommended having a formal rental agreement, such as an 11-month agreement renewed regularly, or a registered 22-month agreement with stamp duty for stronger legal protection.