Evicting a tenant is rarely simple. Circumstances for each case could be different and eviction laws that must be taken into account vary from state to state. Under Texas state law, a landlord is allowed to evict a tenant for violations of the rental or lease agreement, which could include unlawful stay, not moving out [...]
When it comes to renting a property, both landlords and renters need to have a good understanding of their state’s landlord-tenant laws to be aware of their rights and responsibilities. If you live in Texas, this article explains what you need to know about landlord and tenant law and aims to prevent you from committing [...]
Under applicable landlord-tenant law, a property owner may take legal action and evict a tenant for various reasons. You may have someone evicted from your personal property if he or she, for example, has violated your rental or lease agreement or is unable to pay rent. Note, however, that tenant eviction is a legal process. [...]
Rental property owners have to follow landlord-tenant laws and drawing up a lease or rental agreement helps ensure that both landlord and tenant rights are being protected. Lease agreements or rental agreements are legal documents between a tenant and a landlord that details the liabilities of each party. Each state law will have its guidelines [...]
Landlord-tenant laws are quite difficult to understand, primarily because they may differ greatly from state to state. In Texas, state law gives a landlord or property owner the right to evict a particular tenant. Tenants violating the lease or rental agreement, for example, maybe evicted from your personal property. Violations aside, common grounds for evicting [...]
Landlord and tenant laws are statutes that govern the rental of residential properties including eviction actions. Tenants and landlords, as well as property owners and managers, are protected under this law. The law states the rights and responsibilities as well as remedies of both parties in a landlord-tenant relationship. Mandatory Landlord Disclosures Texan landlords often [...]
Eviction laws vary from state to state. Texas state law, for example, allows a landlord to evict a tenant based on violating the rental or lease agreement. Unlawful stay or not moving out of the rental property after termination are some of the most common violations. This article discusses the legal process of tenant eviction [...]
If your tenant has violated their lease in any way, then they may be due for eviction. To do so, you’ll need to serve a notice to evict your tenant, but this should be legally valid and must comply with landlord-tenant law. Following the legal process for evicting a tenant not only shows respect for [...]
Most Texas landlords conduct a thorough screening of rental application before leasing a property. Usually, it involves looking at the tenant’s credit history, criminal record, eviction reports, or even sexual offender registration. As a landlord, how can you legally turn down tenant applications? This article looks at Texas State laws and provides you an overview [...]
Familiarizing yourself with landlord-tenant laws and avoiding legal trouble with your tenants is the best way to become successful property managers in Texas. Failure to comply with your legal responsibilities as a landlord will cost you time and money in dealing with lawsuits. Here are a few tips to help you follow the law and [...]
