Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jules909's Avatar
    jules909 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 8, 2008, 04:58 PM
    Tennents in violation of lease
    I have tennets renting my house who are subletting in violation of the lease and are currently 8 days late with rent (the lease only allows for 7 days) although They say I can come pick up the rent today.
    How can I get them out of the house legally? Can I give 30 days notice for their violations, or is there a process I must follow? The lease is in Texas.
    Thank you!
    ScottGem's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #2

    Aug 8, 2008, 05:17 PM
    They are subletting and the lease doesn't allow subletting? If so, give them 30 days notice. If they don't vacate, then you will have to go through the eviction process. Check with your local court as to what that is,
    rockinmommy's Avatar
    rockinmommy Posts: 1,123, Reputation: 82
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 9, 2008, 06:39 PM
    I, personally, would go pick up the rent. After cashing the check I would then serve them a 3 day (unless your lease specifies less) notice for breach of lease. That gives them 3 days (or whatever your lease's notice period is) for the original tenants to move back in, or you file for eviction.

    The other option is to approach the new tenants and attempt to put them under lease - if you think they are desirable.

    Change your lease so that late charges start on the 4th (new law just passed in TX that you can't start charging late fees until the 4th.) There's no reason to give them until the 7th to pay.

    How long have the sub-lessors been there?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Hippa Violation Or Privacy Law Violation? [ 16 Answers ]

My ex boyfriend got me pregnant and left me at four months. I have many physical problems and he had his friend who is a pharmicist look up my perscriptions (I live 40 miles away from that store location and have never been there) and then the pharmacisit shared all the information. Can I do...

How to enforce lease term/collect due rent when tenant breaks lease [ 8 Answers ]

My tenant who signed a 12-month lease in November just told me she is moving out in less than a week. She took it upon herself to prorate this month's rent. I would like to enforce the lease agreement and collect the rent for the remaining months of the term, but I need to know how to go about...

Lease renewal - roommate hasn't signed new lease but will not leave or pay rent. [ 6 Answers ]

My roommate/best friend and I have lived in the same three bedroom apartment in New Jersey for 4 years. This past year we took in a 3rd roommate that we had met through friends. Upon her moving in the 3rd roommate signed the current lease agreement, which is now due to end in a few days. About...

Student Housing lease signed, no lease or security deposit. Can I cancel lease? [ 2 Answers ]

I have a student housing house. I require a $200 non-refundable lease deposit within 15 days of signing the lease (in this case it was due March 15). A $300 secutity deposit due June 1, and the rent less the lease deposit due August 28. I have a student that signed the lease, but never sent...

Tennents not leaving [ 5 Answers ]

Something I need to ask... Since I am haing trouble getting my tennents out, and I know I have to go through proper channels, and the lease is terminated, while I can't just put them out, is there any law that says I can't move in? This is in Florida.

View more questions Search