by Ernie Garcia | Aug 21, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears, Tenants
Real landlords showed up to hear Ernie answer questions about actual eviction trials and what really goes on in an actual court. By knowing what to expect, you’re more likely to be prepared to win your eviction. Tenants are getting smarter by the minute, and... by Ernie Garcia | Aug 4, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, rental arrears, Tenants
Note every warning is obvious, but when you’ve been in the Landlord/Tenant industry long enough, you begin to see the warning signs of a bad tenant from a mile away. It turns out, that most of the signs of a bad tenant are right out in the open, and if you pay... by Ernie Garcia | Jun 26, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears
Landlords have a lot to worry about, especially when things go wrong and an eviction is the only remaining option. However, there is usually a better way to handle even difficult matters, but landlords need to be prepared for certain issues before they ever surface.... 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 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 12, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears, Tenants
We learn a lot from failure, and when you are a new landlord, you’ve got a lot to learn, but no one ever said you can only learn from your own failures. Rookie landlords can glean a lot of wisdom from people who have been around the block a few times, and I...