Specialist · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2012 · 865 posts · 351 votes
I need a Texas real estate attorney to send out eviction notices or notice of default from time to time.
I’m not looking for someone to show up in court for me just send out the notices. It is my opinion that a notice coming from an attorney would be taken more seriously.
If you could recommend or are a Texas real estate attorney that could help me with this please reach out.
If you are close to San Antonio Texas that would be great, but it is not a requirement.
Joel, I'm an investor and attorney and I definitely know where your sentiment comes from. When I put something threatening on my attorney letterhead, I usually get better response rate and results.
@Account Closed You can certainly pay an Attorney for this service, my experience says it's an un-necessary expense.
Texas is a Landlord Friendly State, and the Notice To Vacate is a Simple 1-Page Form. I send one by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested, a Second Notice by Regular (Snail) Mail, and send a Third Notice by Email if I have their email address. I also send a Text Message.
The mere act of sending the Notice to vacate by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested is Legal Proof of Notification in Texas. So you can show up with the Receipt for the Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested and the JP Court will allow you to proceed with filing the Eviction.
The authority is in the paper work. Whether it is sent by you or a lawyer it is the same. You do not need a lawyer but if you are sending notices be prepared to evict.
The authority is in the paper work. Whether it is sent by you or a lawyer it is the same. You do not need a lawyer but if you are sending notices be prepared to evict.
This is true for all aspects of REI, either DIY and risk a mistake, or pay someone else to do it more efficiently. If the OP wants to hire a demo crew, no one criticises him for not wanting to do it himself!
Not criticising simply pointing out that sending notices is kindergarten level landlord responsibility that every reasonably competent landlord should learn to do.
Yes if someone want's to hire a demo crew to take down a curtain rod by all means do so.
The authority is in the paper work. Whether it is sent by you or a lawyer it is the same. You do not need a lawyer but if you are sending notices be prepared to evict.
This is true for all aspects of REI, either DIY and risk a mistake, or pay someone else to do it more efficiently. If the OP wants to hire a demo crew, no one criticises him for not wanting to do it himself!
With all due respect to the legal community:
This is to serve as your 3 day notice to vacate the property at 123 Main St
Signed
Landlord
This meets the standard for notice in Texas. Why would anyone pay for that one line?
I have filled evictions before and went to court etc. I understand that part. I my opinion is there are some people that could of keep thier home if they responed sooner. I have had a few people see me as MR. Nice Guy to the point it did not let them take action soon enough. My goal is not to remove someone from thier home unless that is the last option... see what I mean... Mr. Nice Guy. A letter coming from an attorney might get them taking action sooner. I understand that there are some folks that will not cure a default and there is no need paying extra on them.
Joel, I'm an investor and attorney and I definitely know where your sentiment comes from. When I put something threatening on my attorney letterhead, I usually get better response rate and results.
"My goal is not to remove someone from thier home unless"
Your goal should be to train them, to do that you let them hang themselves and file for eviction. That is ultimately their decision not yours and not your problem. You are not their parent or a social worker. Never allow your personal feelings to influence business decisions. A tenant that does not act on receiving notice from a landlord is a tenant you ultimately do not want.
Your goal should in fact be to remove irresponsible tenants from your property not hold their hand and lead them through life. If you believe you need a lawyer to boot them in the butt you are try to hang on to tenants that will ultimately cost you money.
Send notice, file eviction and then decide if you want to keep them or not otherwise you will be paying a lawyer to issue notices every month. It's just a game for some tenants. A costly game for landlords.