In Texas, an eviction starts the issuance of an eviction letter to quit by the landlord to the tenant, as mandated by the Texas Property Code. Sending a notice to evict must follow strict legal procedures to ensure any eviction suit filed is done properly. Below are the primary reasons:
Notice to Vacate for Non-Payment of Rent
This is the most common type of eviction notice. If your tenant fails to pay rent, you must provide them with a Notice to Vacate. The notice typically gives the tenant three days to pay overdue rent or vacate the property unless the lease specifies a different period.
Notice to Vacate for Lease Violations
If a tenant has violated a term of the lease, such as having unauthorized pets or damaging the property, you can serve them with a Notice to Vacate for Lease Violations. The notice must clearly outline the violation and provide a timeframe for the tenant to either correct the violation or vacate the property.
Notice to Quit for Holdover Tenants
A holdover tenant is someone who remains on the property after their lease has expired without renewing the lease or signing a new agreement. In this case, you can serve them with a Notice to Quit, which gives them a specified amount of time to vacate the premises.
Notice to Vacate for Illegal Activity
If a tenant is engaging in illegal activities on your property, such as drug use or criminal behavior, you can serve them with a Notice to Vacate for Illegal Activity. In such cases, Texas law may allow you to give immediate notice, requiring the tenant to leave without delay.
- Send an Eviction Notice compliant by certified mail $100
- Send an Eviction Notice with (2) property checks $200
- Send an Eviction Notice with (2) property checks court filing $390 ($75 additional persons)
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