What to do when a tenant quits paying rent

It’s a landlord’s worst-case scenario: a non-paying tenant has occupied an investment property. Rent is typically due on the first of the month. It is considered late on the second day of the month if the tenant does not pay. When tenants quit paying rents, landlords suffer. As a landlord, it’s very important to understand…

How to Evict a Nonpaying Tenant

When a tenant quits paying rents and refuses to vacate the property, the landlord must file an eviction suit in the Justice of the Peace Court to lawfully repossess his or her property. Here are the steps to evict a nonpaying tenant in Harris County, Texas. Prepare a Notice to Vacate and Demand for Payment…