Texas Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Texas Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Texas

In Texas, a landlord can evict a tenant for a variety of reasons, including not paying rent on time or violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement. In some cases, a tenant might have cause (legal grounds) to fight the eviction. The Texas State Property Code sets out the rules and procedures a landlord must follow when evicting a tenant. check to learn more.

Texas Tenant Advisor

An eviction is a lawsuit filed by a landlord to remove persons and belongings from the landlord's property. In Texas law, these are also referred to as "forcible entry and detainer" or "forcible detainer" suits. There are hundreds filed every day with Texas justice courts (also called justice of the peace or J.P. courts). check to learn more.