by admin | Jan 25, 2022 | Evictions
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... by admin | Dec 9, 2021 | Evictions
Today’s blog covers the following question: How can I get a judgment for late fees, property damage, and other costs if I can’t get it in my eviction? That’s a super-question, and I’m going to answer it in two ways. And the first way is the way that... by admin | Dec 7, 2021 | Evictions
Evictions happen in front of real people, and the facts of every case are based on the lives of real families. As Landlords, the Court will hold you to a pretty high standard when you are requesting that a judge use his or her authority to remove someone from the... by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Evictions
How do you find the proper Precinct for your eviction filing? Most people don’t know the boundaries of any given County and where Precinct 1 ends and Precinct 2 begins, or 3, or 4, or 5… And depending on the County where you live, you’re likely... by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Evictions, Notices
If you’ve followed my advice, and you’ve heard me talk about Notice to Vacate before, you know that I strongly recommend and encourage all Landlords to send their Notices to Vacate by regular and/or certified mail. We like the mail because the Courts like the... by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Evictions, Miscellaneous
Landlords used to have it pretty easy. Back in the olden days, if a tenant didn’t pay rent, a Landlord would shut off the electricity or the water, or he might just come and take the front door right off its hinges. However, the law has changed. Tenants have...