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When Is It Too Early to Evict a Tenant in Katy Texas?
If you have a tenant who is chronically late with rent payments, or if they’re downright destructive to your property, you might be eager to get rid of them as soon as possible. This is why the eviction process exists; it provides you with a legal path you can use to remove your tenant from… [Read More]
6 Tips to Improve the Move-Out Process for Your Houston Rental Property
The move-out process begins each time a tenant gives notice or if you decide to terminate a renter’s lease. The process plays out whether it’s organized or not, but it’s typically smoother when planned. The move-out process occurs in multiple stages. Sometimes it’s not very even. Tenants refuse to vacate, and some leave behind massive… [Read More]
5 Consequences of Renting to a Bad Tenant (and How to Avoid Problems)
Accepting a bad tenant will inevitably lead to problems. It might take several months for issues to surface, but you may rest assured, they will. There’s no guarantee you can avoid every potentially bad tenant, but most can be readily avoided with the proper due diligence. That means a thorough tenant screening. If you don’t… [Read More]
Should You Help Tenants Who Can’t Pay Rent in Houston, Texas? 5 Considerations
Although it was designed to assist tenants, the national eviction moratorium, including all of its extensions, has been devastating for landlords. While renters across the country have been skipping out on rent for more than a year, property owners have been on the hook for paying their mortgages the entire time. By the time the… [Read More]
8 Ways to Avoid Evicting Your Tenants in Houston, Texas
With the national eviction moratorium shut down, Texas landlords are resuming evictions and overwhelming the courts. Currently, eviction lawsuits in Houston are taking time to move through the system and the court costs haven’t gotten any cheaper. Unless your tenant is a danger to the health and safety of others, you may want to consider… [Read More]
How to Handle Major Damage to Your Austin Rental Property Without Losing Your Mind
Are you dealing with major property damage to your Austin rental property? Property damage is every landlord’s worst nightmare. Nobody wants to deal with angry tenants who smash windows, burn the carpet, and destroy the walls. Unfortunately, angry tenants can cause extreme damage that can hit your wallet hard. Not only will you be paying… [Read More]
7 Things That Can Ruin Your Chances at Winning an Eviction Lawsuit in Houston
Are you in the process of evicting a tenant or about to start the process? Evictions are fully legal now that the CDC’s eviction moratorium has ended. However, if you’re a property investor in Houston, Texas, eviction lawsuits aren’t always easy to win. The courts generally favor tenants over landlords, unless there’s strong evidence that… [Read More]
How to Avoid Unfounded Retaliation Lawsuits After Serving an Eviction Notice in Houston
Tenants tend to file retaliation lawsuits after receiving a notice to vacate, an eviction notice, or a notice of changed lease terms. No matter how hard you try to keep your tenants happy, some tenants would rather spend their time and money suing their landlord than acquiesce to changes they don’t like. If you haven’t… [Read More]
Your Tenants Damaged Your Texas Property. Now What?
The best-case scenario when renting a property is that you find quiet, respectful, and attentive tenants who always pay their rent on time and leave your property just the way they found it. It’s rare to establish a relationship this smooth, however. Most of the time, you’ll have to deal with a variety of challenges… [Read More]
5 Worst-Case Tenant Scenarios San Antonio Landlords Need to Anticipate
Worst-case scenarios are an unfortunate, if hopefully occasional, reality if you’re a landlord. It’s not unreasonable to accept that you might face one of the following challenges at some point in your career as an investor. You’d be smart to prepare for the worst, but expect the best. If you end facing any of the… [Read More]
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