{"id":10800,"date":"2018-09-10T11:56:52","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T17:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/?page_id=10800"},"modified":"2020-12-28T06:30:40","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T06:30:40","slug":"tarrant-tx-landlord-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/tarrant-tx-landlord-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarrant TX Landlord Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10801 size-medium\" title=\"Tarrant\u00a0landlord lawyer\" src=\"http:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Tarrant TX landlord lawyer\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Tarrant-TX-landlord-lawyer.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>At\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Girling\u00a0Law<\/a>, we understand the challenges every landlord must face. Owning property has its rewards, but it also comes with some risk. It is vital that you seek help from a Tarrant TX landlord lawyer to protect your investments.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Drafting a Well-Written Lease<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/rock-solid-lease\/\">Lease agreements<\/a> are legally binding contracts that state the exact terms and obligations between renter and landlord. In the State of Texas, lease agreements can be either verbal or written. However, putting your agreement in writing is the only effective way to protect your best interests. Written agreements are firm, while verbal agreements can be manipulated and misconstrued.<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer can help you draft a well-written lease agreement that contains the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exact amount of rent due and when<\/li>\n<li>Identifies both parties<\/li>\n<li>States all the terms of the lease<\/li>\n<li>Security deposit amounts and\u00a0requirements<\/li>\n<li>Pet rent and deposits<\/li>\n<li>Potential legal action if lease is breached<\/li>\n<li>Legal responsibilities\u00a0of both\u00a0parties<\/li>\n<li>Lease termination terms<\/li>\n<li>Grounds for eviction<\/li>\n<li>Property maintenance and upkeep<\/li>\n<li>Holdover tenant terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a well-written lease will protect your rights as a landlord, and will give you piece of mind.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Right to Enter Rented Property<\/h2>\n<p>Because Texas protects tenants interests and their right to privacy, your right to enter rented out property as a landlord is severely\u00a0restricted. Though the law does not specify a minimum time of notice before entry, we recommend giving 24 hours&#8217; notice.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of your\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer your lease can outline instances when you can legally enter a property. Some instances your lease can outline are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For necessary\u00a0or requested repairs<\/li>\n<li>Showing a potential tenant the property<\/li>\n<li>To inspect the property for damages<\/li>\n<li>During an emergency when entry is required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our seasoned legal team at\u00a0Girling\u00a0Law advises that you never enter a leased property unless for one of the terms outlined in your lease. Unlawfully entering a property opens yourself up to civil liability and gives your tenant grounds for breaking the lease.<\/p>\n<h2>Establishing and Enforcing Security Deposits<\/h2>\n<p>Under Texas law, you can establish the amount and requirements for security deposits. You can also determine where that money is held. Keep in mind though that the law also mandates that you must return your tenants deposit within 30 days of a lease&#8217;s end date.<\/p>\n<p>When appropriate, you can deduct funds from your tenant&#8217;s security deposit. Your\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer can help you determine when it&#8217;s appropriate to deduct those funds. Some reasons can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Covering unpaid rent<\/li>\n<li>Paying off overdue utilities<\/li>\n<li>Costs for fixing damages beyond normal wear and tear<\/li>\n<li>Costs for excessive cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Charging your tenant fees for breaking their lease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do deduct from your tenants security deposit, it is important that you keep detailed records. Records can include receipts, pictures, and videos. Without detailed records, your tenant can challenge your decision to keep their deposit.<\/p>\n<p>If you fail to return your tenants security deposit, they can sue you for up to three times the value of the deposit, as well as any attorney&#8217;s costs and fees. Consult your\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer if you&#8217;re unsure whether you can keep your tenant&#8217;s security deposit or not.<\/p>\n<h2>Keeping Up With Property Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>Typically, landlords are responsible for keeping up with property maintenance. If you refuse to make requested or necessary\u00a0repairs, your tenant is allowed to make those repairs instead. They may also deduct the cost of the repair from their rent. Often, when a tenant engages in repairing the property, disputes arise. If one of those disputes leads to litigation, our\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer will help defend your interests.<\/p>\n<h2>When to <a href=\"\/eviction-landlord-representation\/\">Evict a Tenant<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>You can evict your tenant for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Failing to pay rent<\/li>\n<li>Engaging in public indecency<\/li>\n<li>Committing acts prohibited by your lease<\/li>\n<li>Becoming a holdover tenant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to evict a tenant, speak with a\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer to help you with the process.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving an <a href=\"\/landlords-real-estate-attorney\/get-personalized-notice-vacate-form\/\">Eviction Notice<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can legally evict a tenant, you must serve that tenant an eviction notice. Your notice must contain the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date of service<\/li>\n<li>Contact information of your tenant<\/li>\n<li>Reason for eviction<\/li>\n<li>Specific date your tenant must move out<\/li>\n<li>Your right to seek legal action for tenant removal<\/li>\n<li>Statement for how your eviction notice was served<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re evicting your tenant for unpaid rent, you must give them three days before filing the eviction in court. Your\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer is familiar eviction notices and the entire eviction process.<\/p>\n<h2>Proper Representation in Court<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a landlord and you ever find yourself in litigation, our\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer will utilize available resources to reach a desired outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact a\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX Landlord Lawyer Today<\/h2>\n<p>To understand landlord tenant laws, protect your landlord rights, and to learn more about the Texas eviction process, speak to a\u00a0Tarrant\u00a0TX landlord lawyer at <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Girling Law<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10800"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10800\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}