What are the required notices when issuing a notice to vacate in Texas?

Landlord Tenant Forum
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I need to know the proper notices required for issuing a notice to vacate in Texas, especially for non-payment of rent. The property isn’t under any federal loan or program. Can anyone help me out with this?

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In Texas, you typically need to give a 3-day notice to vacate for non-payment of rent. The notice should be in writing and delivered to the tenant either in person or posted on the door. After the 3 days, you can file for eviction. The notice must include the rental address, reason for the notice, and a demand to vacate.

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@Vern
Do you know if any tenant rights info needs to be included with that notice?

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DianeRogers said:
@Vern
Do you know if any tenant rights info needs to be included with that notice?

Good question! It’s not legally required in Texas, but it’s a good idea to include tenant rights info to avoid disputes. Also, you could mention options for paying the overdue rent if you want to give them a chance.

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If you’re dealing with partial payments like I was, you can issue a new notice for the updated balance. You’ll want to document everything carefully to make sure the eviction process goes smoothly.

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Shay said:
If you’re dealing with partial payments like I was, you can issue a new notice for the updated balance. You’ll want to document everything carefully to make sure the eviction process goes smoothly.

Wait, so if I accept a partial payment, I need to issue a whole new notice? That’s a bit confusing…

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@Kim
Yeah, pretty much. If you accept any payment, it’s like resetting the clock for the eviction notice. Just be sure to document the payment and the new notice with the updated balance.

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If your property isn’t under a federal program, no extra notices are required beyond the standard ones. Just make sure everything’s clear on the notice so the tenant knows what’s happening.

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Tatum said:
If your property isn’t under a federal program, no extra notices are required beyond the standard ones. Just make sure everything’s clear on the notice so the tenant knows what’s happening.

Gotcha, that makes sense. So no need for extra notices unless you’re under a specific program?

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@Hayes
Exactly. As long as it’s a straight-up eviction for non-payment, you’re good with just the 3-day notice. No special forms unless you’re dealing with federal programs.

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If you’re a landlord, you can proceed with eviction after the 3-day notice, but only after making sure you’ve followed all the delivery rules properly. Like, don’t just leave it on the door and hope they see it.

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@Remy
True! I’ve had that happen before, and it just drags things out. Better to follow the rules so it doesn’t backfire later.

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Thanks for the info! It’s helpful to know I can reissue the notice with the new balance. What if the tenant pays some but not all of the rent? Can I still proceed with eviction?

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Hayes said:
Thanks for the info! It’s helpful to know I can reissue the notice with the new balance. What if the tenant pays some but not all of the rent? Can I still proceed with eviction?

Yeah, you can still proceed with eviction after partial payment if they don’t pay the full balance. Just make sure you issue a new notice reflecting the remaining balance.