Sober houses have contracts with the guests specifically designed to allow them the freedom to maintain a safe secure living situation for all in the house. The contracts grant license to reside as long as the guest adheres to the rules and regulations of the program and house. Itu2019s set up to NOT create a tenancy. Otherwise if the guest decides to use/drink/violate rules they couldnu2019t be removed if a tenancy was created. Itu2019s a very common feature of sober living situations. Typically there is a procedure laid out for a guests removal. It should all be contained in the contract each guest signs upon entry to the home. The house manager is given wide authority to run the property in the best interests of the community. There is usually an appeal process or ombudsman to deal with questions involving management.