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Eviction Process in Texas

Eviction Process in Texas

eviction process for Texas

eviction process for Texas

The eviction process in Texas begins with a notice given to the tenant. The most common reason is for nonpayment of rent and this notice is called a notice to vacate for nonpayment of rent which gives the tenant five days to pay the rent or vacate the property.


Eviction Process in Texas

At the expiration of the notice time, the landlord files in JP Court for the eviction. The clerk will have copies of the form that the landlord fills out. The landlord has to file a copy of the lease agreement and the notice to vacate with the form. Service of the eviction complaint is given to the tenant by the constable. After it has been served, the tenant has six days to respond to it. If the tenant does not respond, the landlord is able to obtain a default judgment against the tenant. If the tenant does respond, a hearing date is established shortly thereafter.

At the hearing, each side is allowed to present their information to the judge. The landlord presents their information and is able to be cross examined by the tenant. The tenant presents their information and is then able to be cross examined by the landlord. Each side should bring copies of all paperwork with them including the lease, the notice, rent receipts, and any paperwork or witnesses that would help them prove their case to the judge. If the rent is unpaid there usually is no legal reason why the tenant would be able to stay in the unit. The judge will then render their decision. If the tenant wins, they are allowed to stay in the unit. If the landlord wins, the tenant is given five days to appeal or to move out. If the tenant appeals they have to pay a bond equal to the amount of the unpaid rent.

Once the five days have passed, the landlord is able to obtain a writ of possession from the JP Court. The writ of possession allows the constable to evict the tenant. The landlord and constable set an appointment to go to the property and remove the tenants remaining possessions to the street.









Other Useful Information Below

1)   Types of tenancies




Constructive Eviction

Wrongful Eviction

Health and safety Violations

Retaliatory Evictions

Violations of Quiet Enjoyment

Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices

Self-Help Tactics


3)   Getting the laws of your state





Letter of Eviction Notice

3 Day Notice to Quit

Landlord 30 Day Notice

3 Day Eviction

30 Day Eviction

3 day Eviction Notice

3 Day Notice of Eviction

Tenant Notice to Vacate

Notice to Tenant to Vacate

End Tenancy Letter

30 day Notice of Eviction

Notice to Vacate letter

Eviction Letters

3 Day Notice to Vacate

Notice to Tenants

Letter of Eviction

Vacate letter

Tenant Notice

30 Day Notice to Vacate

Lease termination letter

Notice to Evict letter

Eviction Notice

Notice to Vacate

Notice For Eviction

Home Eviction

Notice to End Lease


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