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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...
What is the Correct Way to Deliver the Notice to Vacate?
I've seen all types of Notices to Vacate, but I'm going to go over the basics for you, just to make sure that it's clear what the Notice to Vacate is. If you've watched any of the videos that have to do with a Notice to Vacate, you know that every time I talk about a...
4th Landlord Update: Texas Eviction Diversion Program
The Texas Eviction Diversion Program has hit another roadblock. While it began on October 12, 2020, this relief program has only had a minimum affect on the plight of Texas Landlord and Tenants. The TEDP was set to go statewide on November 9, 2020, but that date was...
What Happens if You Don’t Know the Name of the Person in Your Rent House?
All sorts of strange things happen when you decide to file an eviction lawsuit. Especially, if: you don't keep good records; your Lease is less than perfect; you have no idea who's in your house. Believe it or not, this happens. Particularly, in the event when your...
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