Texas Security Deposit Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Texas Security Deposit Laws for Landlords and Tenants

Texas Security Deposit Limit. Residential security deposits are not limited by Texas statutes. Deadline for returning Security Deposit.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about eviction. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

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. check to learn more.

TEXAS EVICTION PROCESS

Doing an Eviction in Texas can be broken down into 4 steps: Giving the Tenant a Notice to Vacate; Filing an Original Petition to start a lawsuit against the Tenant; Going to Court for your Hearing; Filing a Writ of Possession to order the Constable to remove the Tenant. check to learn more.

Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in Texas

In Texas, however, a landlord can start the process to evict a tenant for not paying rent the very day after rent is due. This article summarizes the basic rules and procedures for evicting tenants for nonpayment of rent under the  Texas State Property Code. check to learn more.