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Tenant Appeal by Cash Bond
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...
10 Mistakes Landlords Should Avoid When Filing for Eviction
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 video is all about preventing the...
CDC Eviction Moratorium Declared Unconstitutional by Texas Court!
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...
5 Reasons Your Notice to Vacate Fails
Your Lease is your most important tool as a Landlord. Don't think of it as a mere formality. This document establishes the most important agreements that make your business operate smoothy and without surprise. If you are going to be a successful Landlord, you will...
What Evidence Should You Take to the Courthouse?
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...
How Quickly Can You Get Your Writ of Possession on Appeal?
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 on the Texas...
Late Fees: How Much is Too Much?
Most Landlords have a hard time figuring out late fees. However, the Texas Property Code has everyone covered. Section 92.019 explains the limits that a Landlord can charge where late fees are concerned. It is important for a Landlord to know what's proper in terms of...
What the heck is a Trial “de novo?”
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...
Can a Landlord Enter Unannounced?
People have very different expectations when we talk about Inspections. Most people wrongly believe that a Landlord can do whatever he wants with his rental property. Conversely, the opposite is also untrue. The key in both situations is the Lease itself. Your rights...
Moratorium Extended, But Landlords Can Still Evict
We are excited to introduce brand new series #shorts. We know you are a busy Landlord, this is why we've created a brand new series #shorts with Ernie. In this video series we'll be answering most common and most pressing questions that Landlords are facing now all...
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