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Stage 3
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Stage 4
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Stage 5
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Stage 6
Abstract of Judgement
Stage 3: Court Appearance Guide
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Reilly’s Real Estate Brokerage LLC and its employees are not licensed attorneys and do not provide legal advice or guarantee outcomes in any legal proceedings. The information we offer is intended to educate property owners about the eviction process and provide guidance based on our experience in eviction matters
Step 4: Gather Documents
Gather The following documents BEFORE Going To Court
Bring All Of The Following Documents with you to court
Lease: Full, clear copy of the entire written lease agreement.
A complete, legible copy of the entire lease agreement.
Proof of Ownership
– If you have recently purchased the property (or for any other reason) the lease is still in the previous owner’s name, you must provide proof of ownership to the judge to confirm you are the new owner. Acceptable documents include a Deed of Trust or closing documents from title company.
3-Day Notice to Vacate: Be sure to have the following
Must be delivered according to state guidelines , correct verbiage required by Texas Property Code.
- Copy of the notice.
- Receipt of mailing via certified mail.
Tenant Ledger - Optional, but helpful
Should show every charge, payment , and expenses for tenant.
Military Affidavit - Printed copy.
A printed copy of the affidavit verifying the tenant’s military status.
Military Status Print Out - Verification from the SCRA website
Documentation from the Service members Civil Relief Act
(SCRA) website confirming the tenant’s status.
Use SCRA website to verify ALL tenants status in military.
Lived-Up Back Rent Calculations for Court Date - This Should Be A PDF In Your Email From Step 2
Update the back rent calculator from the filing date to the court date.
(This Should’ve Been Completed In Step 2)
Total owed = Full months’ rent + Partial month’s rent (up to court date).
Additional Claims
Anything beyond lived-up back rent (e.g., fees, damages) must be pursued separately in a small claims suit, up to a limit of $20,000.
Additional Claims
Anything beyond lived-up back rent (e.g., fees, damages) must be pursued separately in a small claims suit, up to a limit of $20,000.
Home
Evictions Home
Stage 1
3-Day Notice
Stage 2
Eviction Petition
Stage 3
Court Appearance
Stage 4
Writ Of Possession
Stage 5
Tenant Appeal Information
Stage 6
Abstract of Judgement