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Eviction Assistance

  • 24 Oct 2025 12:47 AM
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    Message # 13555591
    Philip M

    I would like to hear from everyone on who they are using to assist with evictions. 

    In the past I have done this on my own but it's rare and it's been awhile since I have needed to go through the eviction process. As well I was recently at the courthouse and saw that there is a group providing free legal assistance to tenants so I was considering getting some legal help as well. 
  • 25 Oct 2025 8:12 AM
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    Reply # 13556036 on 13555591
    Neil Aggarwal

    I do evictions myself, never needed legal counsel.

    I don't see how legal help for tenants will do anything for them. When in court, the judge is only interested in answering if they paid the rent or not. If they have not paid, the judge always rules in favor of the landlord.

    I guess the situation might be different if you are evicting on other grounds.
  • 25 Oct 2025 8:08 PM
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    Reply # 13556197 on 13555591
    Robin Carriger (Administrator)

    Hey Philip,

    We haven't evicted anybody since well before the pandemic.  That's not because we haven't had some VERY difficult tenants who didn't pay, etc.  It's because we've discovered a few creative approaches that have worked well for us every time.  For various reasons, I really don't want to describe those here, but, if you'd like to give me a call at 817-300-1132, I'll be happy to discuss this topic with you.

    Thanks, Robin
  • 26 Oct 2025 12:52 PM
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    Reply # 13556318 on 13555591
    Paula Robertson

    Neil:  This last time, the judge in precinct 8 didn't exactly "rule" in either one's favor. She gave the tenant a deadline (a week) to make good on past and current rents due (without late fees). 

    The tenant did not meet that date. Claims she'll get current by the 1st. And I've heard that one before.

    I don't know what the judge's intent was for this predictable result. Is my case still open? Guess I need to call...
  • 27 Oct 2025 9:13 AM
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    Reply # 13556524 on 13556318
    Neil Aggarwal
    Paula Robertson wrote:

    She gave the tenant a deadline (a week) to make good on past and current rents due (without late fees).

    That is nuts!
  • 28 Oct 2025 8:35 AM
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    Reply # 13556935 on 13555591
    Paula Robertson

    Yeah. In the past, it's been either one way or the other! Quite clear.  8-?

    I'd be better off if I hadn't gone to court...

    Last modified: 28 Oct 2025 8:45 AM | Paula Robertson
  • 28 Oct 2025 10:03 AM
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    Reply # 13556983 on 13555591
    Philip M

    So far everyone that I have talked to takes care of this on their own. If anyone is using a lawyer I would still appreciate their contact info. 

    I was speaking with a friend of mine who was recently evicting someone. He said that the group providing legal assistance was challenging everything that the landlord / property management said and did. So be mindful of how you conduct your business. 

    There was one case that was postponed for two weeks because of a dispute about the 3 day notice. The person who posted the notice inside the door was not there in court and the tenant said they did not get it. The property manager did not have proof. I have always been able to hand deliver notice and I take a picture of it with the tenant.  

    Ensure that you are aware of the law and its requirements. And also maybe, be a bit more prepared if it goes to court.

    As well keep in mind that there are changes coming January 1, 2026 :-) 
  • 29 Oct 2025 8:42 AM
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    Reply # 13557376 on 13556983
    Neil Aggarwal
    Philip M wrote:

    keep in mind that there are changes coming January 1, 2026 


    What changes?
  • 30 Oct 2025 12:59 AM
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    Reply # 13557754 on 13555591
    Philip M

    Evictions filed on or after January 1st, 2026, will have new procedures based on Senate Bill 38. https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00038F.htm

    Hopefully the Texas Law Library will have updated info soon.  https://guides.sll.texas.gov/landlord-tenant-law/about-evictions
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