{"id":11542,"date":"2021-08-24T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/?p=11542"},"modified":"2023-11-27T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T10:36:33","slug":"understanding-the-eviction-process-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlinglaw.com\/understanding-the-eviction-process-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Eviction Process in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the most important duties of a tenant is to comply with the tenancy rules imposed by the landlord. Failure to do so may lead to termination of the tenancy contract and eviction. As the property owner, you have legal rights to evict tenants for non-payment of rent or violation of the lease or rental agreement terms.<\/span> Evictions <\/b>allow landlords to remove unruly tenants, as well as those who don\u2019t pay their rent on time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Landlord-tenant laws<\/b> may differ from state to state. Under Texas law, a landlord needs to legally terminate the tenancy agreement first before evicting a tenant. Before you start the eviction process, you need to give your tenant a written notice setting out the cause for the eviction and requiring them to leave the property within the period given by state law. In case the tenant refused to move out even after receiving the notice, then you will be forced to file an eviction lawsuit which is also known as forcible entry<\/a> and detainer lawsuit. It is advisable to consult a <\/span>competent Frisco landlord attorney <\/span><\/a>to guide you throughout the eviction case.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a landlord, it is important for you to know and understand the eviction process and the importance of termination notice. The article will discuss the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. What is an Eviction Notice?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What to Include in an Eviction Notice?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. When to Serve a Notice for Termination With Cause?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. When to Serve an Eviction Notice Without Cause?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What are the Defenses to Eviction That a Tenant Might Raise?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How Do I Ask a Tenant to Move Out After an Eviction Suit?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What is an Eviction Notice?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    An eviction notice starts the legal eviction process. When you serve an eviction notice (<\/span>notice to vacate<\/b><\/a>), you\u2019re communicating to your tenant that they need to vacate the property by a given date. Without written notice and delivery, in compliance with state and local laws, a legal eviction cannot be initiated. Before you can start legal eviction proceedings, you must give your tenant proper notice in writing<\/a>.  Every state has its laws when it comes to serving termination or eviction notices to tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    What to Include in an Eviction Notice<\/span><\/h2>\n

    An eviction notice must be written clearly and concisely. The manner and format will depend on specific state laws and guidelines. This document also acts as a record of the fact that you gave your tenant sufficient notice of their pending eviction. It should include the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n