How long is the Eviction Process in the JP Court?

One really good thing about the eviction statute is that it is so narrowly tailored, that the Court gives it a kind of special status (see Section 510 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure). That also means that the topics are limited. And the substance of an eviction...

Landlords Should Avoid Cash from Tenants​

There’s something really fun about handling a lot of cash. It’s flashy and exciting, but is it the best way to collect rent? Does the Texas Property Code have specific rules for Landlords who accept cash payments? Are there drawbacks to accepting cash that...

Landlord Sued on TV​

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SHOULD I ADD A NEW TENANT ON A LEASE?

People sometimes fall into and out of leases the same way they jump into or hop out of an Uber. Sometimes everyone gets on together and everyone gets off together. Other times, one person gets dropped off early or someone gets added to the party later. However, in the...