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LETS FACE IT, TIMES HAVE CHANGED

High billable hours at Houston Eviction Law Firms are no longer affordable for single home rental owners and owners of a small portfolio of properties. This doesn’t mean that you should lose out on legal representation when it comes to eviction matters in Houston. Although many of the steps of evictions are DIY, rental management companies and rental property owners require guidance when it comes to three-day notices, Harris county justice of peace representation, Harris county court representation, and overall landlord/tenant matters. The rental boss can take care of all your Houston eviction attorney needs, at a flat rate. Listed below is a list of services and prices we pick, choose your package, pay the fees, and we can begin the process.

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QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE FUTURE

FLAT RATE, QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR SMALL-PORTFOLIO RENTAL OWNERS.

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IF WE LOSE, YOU DON’T PAY.

JUSTICE OF PEACE REPRESENTATION (ONLY)

COUNTY COURT APPEAL

COMPLETE EVICTION PROCESS

TENANT REPRESENTATION

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The law that covers these types of actions can be found specifically in the Property Code. Section 24 is the section that governs Forcible Detainer Actions, and Section 92 covers Residential Properties.

A “forcible detainer” is the legal name for an “eviction” action. It is typically called either a “forcible entry and detainer” or a “forcible detainer”.

As a property owner, your rights are usually stipulated in your lease. If there is no lease, your rights will by default be made according to the property code.

Some of the most common reasons for evicting a tenant include:

(1) Non-payment of rent (2) Disturbances on the property (3) Destruction of the property (4) Prohibited Animals (5) Unauthorized Tenants.

Yes, your rights as a property owner are still protected. Although a little bit more difficult, by using the correct evidence you can still prove your case and likely be successful in your eviction action.

Yes, this is one of the most important steps in evicting your tenant. The amount of time for this notice will be either dictated through your lease or by statutory requirements.

Don’t do this. Please don’t do this. The law protects tenants from being locked out without receiving notice and due process. The only way to legally remove a tenant is to provide the tenant with a proper a notice to vacate and to file an eviction action once that notice period has expired.

Procedure, Procedure, Procedure. That’s the name of the game, typically your tenant is in the wrong and you do have a viable cause of action, but tenants lose eviction cases over small mistakes. These mistakes are usually in the form of a defect in the notice to vacate or the eviction pleading. There are other reasons, but the list goes on. Call our office to ensure that your eviction is done correctly.

There is no certain time frame for evictions. The time frame is typically dictated by the procedures of the court. Some courts move quicker and others move slower. Although there are ways to possibly speed up the eviction process, these techniques require knowledge of the property code and court procedure.

Yes, every tenant has a right to request a jury to hear the merits of their case. Hire a Houston Attorney to help you navigate the jury trial.

Yes, the property code and Rules of Civil Procedure allow you or an authorized agent to represent your interests. This only applies to the Justice of Peace Court. Once your case is sent to the County Court at Law, you cannot allow an agent to represent you. You may have the right to represent yourself if the property is in your name, and not owned by a legal entity. If owned by a legal entity, you must seek an eviction attorney to assist you with the matter.

After a judgment is rendered in your favor your tenant will be allowed five days to file an appeal. Once that appeal is perfected, the case will be sent to a county court where the tenant shall receive a right to a brand new trial.

When a judgment is rendered in favor of the winning party the judge sets an appeal bond. This amount is typically the amount required to appeal the case to the higher court. Tenants can typically pay this by cash, money order, surety bond, or filing a paupers affidavit.

When a tenant is indigent and cannot afford to pay the cost of the court or post the appeal bond amount, the judicial system allows them to file one of these statements stating various factors including their income, household members, and other income factors. If the judge determines that the tenant is in fact a pauper, all court cost associated with the appeal shall be waived. Although court costs are waived, the tenant shall still be responsible for paying the bond or monthly rent into the court registry.

Our fees are designed to help the unanticipated legal cost and to make it affordable for you to want to hire us. Typically, some landlords take it upon themselves to handle the evictions for their property. Our fees are designed so that you don’t have to deal with that stress and you actually have an attorney on your side throughout the eviction practice. Most eviction services send out contract employees who have no knowledge of the ends and outs of law. Let us handle these worries for you.

 

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