Our Blog

News from Green Residential and around the world of Property Management
and rental homes in Houston and Austin.

"*" indicates required fields

Get My FREE Austin Property Management Rental Analysis!

Fill out the form below and we will respond promptly.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

"*" indicates required fields

Newsletter Signup:

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Informal Property Inspection Request

"*" indicates required fields

Owner Name*
Rental Property Address*
Acknowledgement*
The property inspection process takes 15 days to be completed. Summer inspections may take longer. Informal inspections cost $150 per inspection or cost is specified in your management agreement.
Additional Services (Optional)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Categories

Can a Landlord Break a Lease Agreement Early?

Can a Landlord Break a Lease Agreement Early?

February 13, 2020

If you’re a landlord, you probably have a lease agreement or rental agreement for your tenants, outlining the rules and restrictions for the property, setting rent prices, and outlining a period of time during which the agreement is active. If a tenant breaks the lease agreement early by moving prematurely, they may face a penalty… [Read More]

I have a lot of problems

Evicting A Tenant In Harris County? Avoid These 10 Mistakes

October 24, 2017

Nobody rents out a property thinking they’ll need to evict a tenant later on, but sometimes eviction becomes necessary. A tenant who starts off stable could lose their job unexpectedly and be left without a reserve to pay their rent. Sometimes tenants are on their best behavior until they get into the unit and then… [Read More]

What Does It Take to Evict a Tenant?

What Does It Take to Evict a Tenant?

August 1, 2017

You didn’t want it to come to this—no landlord does. The eviction process is messy and intimidating if you’ve never had to file one before, but in some cases, you don’t have much of a choice. To preserve the integrity of the property and begin collecting rent on time once again, you need your tenant… [Read More]

lease agreement for woodlands texas residential home

What to Do When Tenants Refuse to Leave

January 29, 2016

Sometimes tenants can be difficult; but as with most things in life, tenants are temporary. Or at least they should be. Unfortunately, as some unlucky landlords have found out, some problem tenants don’t want to leave. So what can you do? When dragging tenants out by their shirttails won’t do, it’s time to check into… [Read More]

5 Things Every Landlord Needs to Bring to an Eviction

5 Things Every Landlord Needs to Bring to an Eviction

May 12, 2015

Evictions are very serious, and if you’re preparing to evict a tenant for the first time, it’s critical that you understand how to handle the process. Specifically, you need to know how to approach the actual eviction day.

5 Reasons You Can Evict a Tenant in Houston

5 Reasons You Can Evict a Tenant in Houston

January 29, 2015

Eviction is a messy process. It’s stressful, time consuming, and often financially costly. Most landlords are lucky enough to avoid having to go through evicting a tenant, but others aren’t so fortunate. When these unfortunate cases do crop up, it’s important to follow the letter of the law. As a landlord, you can’t evict a… [Read More]

tenant breaking contact with Landlord

5 Advantages of Using an Eviction Service

January 1, 2015

As a landlord, it would be nice to have tenants who always pay on time, take care of your property, and provide ample notice before moving out. However, the reality is often very different. Even if you have taken care to choose tenants you think are reliable and professional, things can go wrong. It’s common… [Read More]

Houston Property Management and Tenant Eviction

Houston Property Management and Tenant Eviction

November 19, 2014

There are some parts of being a landlord that nobody wants to go through. However, sometimes circumstances demand it. While leasing your Houston property, you may come up against the unpleasant need to evict a tenant. Eviction is a last resort, but is necessary in certain unfortunate situations.

How To Evict A Tenant For Non-Payment Of Rent

How To Evict A Tenant For Non-Payment Of Rent

August 18, 2014

Too often landlords do not realize how simple it is to evict a tenant when payment of rent has not occurred. If you’re a landlord or property manager, you don’t have to hire an expensive attorney to evict a tenant for you – just put the “How To” steps below into practice and see how… [Read More]