by admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Evictions
Every final Judgment that comes from a Texas Justice of the Peace is subject to a potential appeal. The rules vary depending on the type of claim, but an Eviction Judgment generally must be appealed within 6 days of the date of a judgment. The type of appeal chosen by... by admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Evictions, Landlord's rights
Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes, but some of our errors happen because we lack the experience necessary to make the best decision. Every day, I speak with Landlords who tell me, “Ernie, I just didn’t know.” I hear you. Today’s... by admin | Mar 4, 2021 | Evictions, Landlord's rights
On February 25, 2021, a Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that the CDC Eviction Moratorium, first instituted September 4, 2020 and since extended twice, is unconstitutional. Various other attempts have been made to strike the CDC Eviction... by admin | Feb 24, 2021 | Evictions, Landlord's rights
Today we are talking about trial. What will you need to bring with you in order to be prepared to present your case properly? First of all, you need to state the cause of action in your eviction. The cause of action is generally based on non-payment of rent. But if... by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Evictions, Landlord's rights
Today we’re talking about complications: stuff that comes up, that maybe you didn’t expect or anticipate, but it may cause potential problems. Let’s talk about the way things used to be, and the way that things are now. In the past, the courts relied... by admin | Feb 4, 2021 | Evictions, Landlord's rights
When talking about appeal, there is one very specific term in the law that a lot of people without experience in this area get wrong. It is the term “de novo.” When a case is appealed from the Justice Court to the County Court, it’s called “an Appeal de...