We work hard to prevent evictions — but when one becomes necessary, we manage the full legal process under Texas law on your behalf. From the Notice to Vacate through the Writ of Possession, you are protected and informed at every step.
Eviction is a last resort. The costs — in time, money, and vacancy — are significant for everyone involved. Before recommending a filing, we exhaust every available option: proactive tenant communication, payment arrangements, and documented notices.
Under Texas law, the only legally valid grounds for eviction are nonpayment of rent or a material lease violation. We only proceed when one of those grounds is clearly established and documented — and always with your authorization.
Important: Texas law does not allow retaliatory evictions or evictions based on discriminatory grounds. All eviction activity must comply with the Fair Housing Act and Texas Property Code. Our process is fully compliant and documented at every step.
We contact you to explain the situation and recommend an eviction filing. Your written authorization is required before any legal action is initiated. We do not file without your approval.
Texas law requires a written Notice to Vacate before filing. We deliver it via regular mail with certificate of mailing, certified mail with return receipt, email to the tenant, and to their Tenant Portal — ensuring it is legally documented and delivered. The NTV specifies a firm vacate date of 7–10 days from the postmark.
Once the NTV date has passed without resolution, the Tenant Portal is deactivated and rent collection from that tenant ceases. The eviction process moves forward.
We file the Sworn Complaint/Petition with the county Justice of the Peace assigned to the property. Military status (SCRA) reports and affidavits are completed for all adult tenants. Initial court filing and service costs are the owner's responsibility — these are nominal in Texas's efficient small-claims system.
We can attend the initial JP court hearing on your behalf — typically at a fraction of the cost of hiring an attorney. Texas JP courts take nonpayment of rent seriously, and many cases are resolved at this stage — sometimes with the tenant returning keys in the courthouse.
If the JP rules in your favor and the tenant does not vacate, we file for the Writ of Possession. The county Constable's Office schedules an appointment — law enforcement meets us at the property to remove occupants while a licensed locksmith rekeys the home and a moving crew removes all belongings to the curb. The entire process is documented with photos before, during, and after.
Tenants have the right to appeal a JP court ruling. An appeal elevates the case from JP court to county court — where the rules of evidence and procedure are more formal. At county court, Texas law requires the landlord to be represented by a licensed attorney. We will coordinate with you and refer qualified legal counsel if an appeal is filed.
We can attend on your behalf. Proceedings are efficient, straightforward, and landlord-friendly for clear nonpayment cases.
Attorney representation is required. We will coordinate with legal counsel and provide all documentation needed to support your case.
Court costs for an eviction can be billed back to the defaulting tenant per the lease terms — though only unpaid rent (not other damages) can be included in the eviction suit itself. For any remaining balance after the security deposit is applied, we pursue collections on your behalf:
We send a formal demand for any outstanding balance to the tenant's last known or forwarding address, giving them 10 days to pay or arrange a payment plan.
Unpaid balances are referred to a collections agency for credit reporting — the debt is reported to major credit bureaus and may appear on the tenant's credit report for future housing or employment applications.
After possession is returned, we coordinate the full make-ready process — cleaning, repairs, and re-leasing — to get your property back on the market as quickly as possible.
As an additional measure, a collections attorney may seek a legal judgment for outstanding debt through small claims court — making collection enforceable through wage garnishment or other legal means.
No prices are disclosed on this page. Court filing fees, appearance fees, and legal cost structures are outlined in your Property Management Agreement (Paragraph 6G). All fees are nominal relative to the protection they provide. Contact our team for a full overview.
We take on the legal burden so you don't have to face it alone — or at all.
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