A lease agreement always runs for a specific period of time, usually between six months and a year. While most tenants stay for the entire duration of the agreement, some might end up breaking their lease along the way. Tenants may want to break their lease for a myriad of reasons, be it due to […]
Sometimes evicting a tenant may be the only option left for a landlord. The tenant may have stopped paying rent, violated a term of the lease agreement, or even engaged in illegal activity. In such cases, Texas law gives you the right to evict them. You must, however, follow the proper process for the eviction […]
Landlords in Texas are allowed to require tenants to pay security deposits at the start of the lease. Collecting a security deposit is essential because it acts as a form of protection. Security deposits can be used to do the following: Cover unpaid rent: One of the most common problems Texas landlords encounter is nonpayment […]
It can be a bit confusing to understand landlord-tenant laws in your state when you start renting out a house or apartment. If you are looking for a comprehensive overview of these laws, this is the article for you. Texas landlord-tenant law provides guidance on the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants, as well […]
