Eviction Topics Discussed
Can I Turn Off the Utilities
I get this question and statement from Landlords. Can I turn off the utilities, that are in my name? The answer appears to be according the Texas Property Code is YES, but if the utilities are in the occupants name then NO! If the utilities are in your name you need...
What Else Can Happen
What Else Can Go Wrong with My Eviction So you got the judgment what can go wrong? OH NO !@#*$% ! Or so you thought and you have one of the rare few that do not want to go down without a fight, so they stay. What Next? You have to get a WRIT of Possession or you have...
Evicting Your Roommate
Hi Doug, I would like to evict only one tenant. I got 4 roommates, but one is acting crazy. I have a petition from the other three to request his removal. Can we do anything about it without effect the others? The lease is for all four together. Thanks Clade Dear...
You Won the Eviction Court Case – Now What?
What to do after the Court Case Okay you have gone to court and the court ruled tenant is evicted. Now you have to wait 5 days for them to move out or appeal. If they move out great. If they appeal bummer. I have landlords asking me what do I do? Do I talk to them?...
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Why the Court Gives a Tentative Date
Tentative Date When the court gives a Tenative Date for the hearing it is because the Constable must physically give the court appearance notice to a person of legal age. They cannot leave it posted on the door as with a 3 Day Notice without a judges signature to do...
Oh Poor Me
Ken - I see this, "Oh Poor Me" stuff all the time... my recommendation is to proceed, but it's your call. They will play you for all you got. They never do what they say. She has 3 choices that is more than enough. Pay the rent Leave the Property Go to court. That's...
When the Tenants Late Do Not Accept a Personal Check
Landlord Beware When a tenant is late on the rent DO NOT accept a personal check. We tell them in our notices that the landlord will only accept Cash, Cashiers Check or a Money Order. I have just seen too many bounced checks for late payments and then the tenant buys...
In Foreclosure and Tenant Not Paying Rent
The Tenant Opens Your Bank Foreclosure Notice So your tenant opened you mail that said you house was in foreclosure? Maybe your doing a loan modification and the bank has said don't pay. Well the other side of the bank, the legal side, says hey he's not paying so send...
Landlords Beware on Collecting Late Rent
Landlords beware, when a tenant is late on rent for more than a month (actually this is a good practice and small deterrent for even a few days late) only accept Cash, Cashiers Check or Money Order for late rent payments. Our 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate is very...
