There are many state laws and regulations in Texas about landlord-tenant laws. There are a variety of reasons why a landlord would want to evict a tenant, and the tenancy must first be legally terminated before you can evict an occupant or tenant. As required by state law, a written notice of eviction should [...]
Serving eviction notices to tenants in Texas can be tricky, and following the legal process and state law are very important when evicting tenants. Disregarding the law (like evicting tenants illegally) can pose more problems for landlords, like losing time and money to bad tenants. State laws vary in how a landlord can evict [...]
As a landlord, you will inevitably have to deal with problematic tenants. In most cases, they are only minor inconveniences, but in some cases, they might be a nuisance and you’ll have to kick them out of your property as soon as possible. Evicting a tenant out of your rental property is supported and [...]
In this article, we’ll outline the eviction process for you: from the eviction notice onwards. If you need legal help with landlord-tenant law, a Dallas - Fort Worth landlord attorney can help you get what you need to evict tenants. Notice of Termination Without Just Cause Ending a Fixed-Term Tenancy A landlord can’t terminate [...]
In an ideal world, a landlord would have tenants that always pay rent on time, respect all the rules and state laws, and stay long-term. Alas, it is not an ideal world. It’s not uncommon in Texas for tenants to break the terms of their rental agreement. Regardless of the validity of the reason, [...]
Evictions can be quite complex. While there are various provisions of landlord-tenant law that specify what must be done for each case, they are seldom easy to comprehend. The eviction process, and any legal action you will take, must comply with all relevant statutes on landlord and tenant rights. Basics of Tenant Eviction A [...]
As a landlord, problem tenants are an inevitable part of the business. With the CARE act and the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) eviction moratorium, these problem tenants may think they are immune from removal and they can continue staying illegally in your property. However, the Texas Supreme Court has approved challenges to this [...]
When a tenant violates the lease or rental agreement, keep in mind that terminating a tenancy must be pursuant to landlord and tenant law, which varies from state to state. Under Texas eviction laws, a property owner may evict a tenant for violations of the agreement. This could include non-adherence to a no-pets policy, [...]
Evicting a tenant is rarely simple. Circumstances for each case could be different and eviction laws that must be taken into account vary from state to state. Under Texas state law, a landlord is allowed to evict a tenant for violations of the rental or lease agreement, which could include unlawful stay, not moving [...]
When it comes to renting a property, both landlords and renters need to have a good understanding of their state’s landlord-tenant laws to be aware of their rights and responsibilities. If you live in Texas, this article explains what you need to know about landlord and tenant law and aims to prevent you from [...]
