by Ernie Garcia | May 14, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, Tenants
The security deposit is a vital part of a landlord’s ability to stay afloat in the residential rental business, but too many landlords fail to take their security deposits very seriously. For such an important lifeline, you’d think that landlords would... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 29, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, rental arrears, Tenants
Of course landlords love getting back a rental unit in better shape than it was when they leased it to their tenants, but, let’s face it, that just isn’t realistic. Most of the time, there’s going to be some damage. Occasionally, that damage is... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 9, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
If you lease rental property for long enough, you will eventually see it all, but new landlords might respond to problems differently if they just knew the kinds of things that tenants might do. All landlords should surround themselves with people who have been around... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 1, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, rental arrears, Tenants
If you want to get your Notice to Vacate right in the eviction court, you need to know all of the rules. On January 1, 2026, the Texas Legislature updated the Texas Property Code, and with it the court rules for evictions. Courts are now ruling on cases subject to... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 27, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
Whether you are a brand new landlord or an experienced professional, there are a few common mistakes that tenants exploit. It doesn’t amke sense to keep doing things the same way you’ve always done them, just because nothing terrible has occured so far.... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 22, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
There is definitely value in doing things yourself, but you always want to make sure that you’re the best person for the job. Do-it-yourself projects tend to break down if you ask yourself, “Would anyone else hire me to do this job for them?” We are...