Tenant rent to own contract. Has not paid. Also has let somebody move in without my consent. Who has a felony record. Can I evict for either reason. In Texas.

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Tenant rent to own contract. Has not paid. Also has let somebody move in without my consent. Who has a felony record. Can I evict for either reason. In Texas.

Im the landlord if they pay can I still demand
the person not on the agreements leave my
property. Thanks Johnny whitfield.

Asked on July 5, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

1) You can evict for nonpayment of rent.
2) You can only evict for having an unauthorized occupant (the felon that moved in) if you have a written lease with them, which lease specifies who may live there--that is, they must be in breach or violation of a written lease in this regard to evict, otherwise, they may let whomever they want live with them.
Eviction cases are "technical" in that a small mistake in any notices you have to provide or in the court papers ("summons"; "complaint") can result in the case being dismissed and you having to start over. You are strongly advised to retain a landlord-tenant attorney to help you.


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