His lease isn't set to expire until September 30, 2025.Here's a quick overview of the situation:The tenant claims mold and urine issues make the bathroom a health hazard, referencing Texas Property Code 92.056.However, my position is that the issues are primarily matters of basic cleanliness, which, according to our lease agreement (Sections 10(A) and 34 on Joint and Several Liability), is the tenants' responsibility.

This involves:Filing a written appeal form (available from your county assessor's office)Providing evidence supporting your claim that the assessment is incorrectCommon evidence includes recent comparable sales, property condition issues, or errors in property characteristicsCounty Board of EqualizationIf unsatisfied with the assessor's decision, you can appeal to the County Board of Equalization within 30 days.

Lease is a 1 yr fixed-term lease ending this month endTenant has consistently paid her portion of rent — BUT has unpaid utilities and marijuana violations.Timeline of Events:1️⃣ Original lease was July 2024 – June 2025.2️⃣ In March, tenant requested early termination (due to domestic violence) — asked to leave by May 1.3️⃣ I agreed — we signed Mutual Termination Agreement.4️⃣ Tenant said new unit was delayed — asked for Reinstatement through May 31 — I agreed and signed.5️⃣ Tenant then asked again — I agreed to Reinstatement through June 30 (current lease).6️⃣ Now (mid-June), tenant emailed: “Yes, I will be staying past June 30. because they couldn't secure a unit to move” → No new lease or Reinstatement has been signed yet.7️⃣ MRVP emailed: they will only pay July if I sign another Reinstatement — I have not done this.Past issues:🚩 Tenant had serious marijuana smoking violations under the no-smoking lease clause — repeated for several months last fall/winter — multiple warnings issued.🚩 No violations in the last 3 months, but due to prior history and current unpaid utilities, I do not wish to renew lease or continue tenancy.Current Situation:✅ Tenant pays her portion of rent.🚩 Owes unpaid electricity ✅ I hold security deposit.🚩 MRVP will not pay July unless I sign extension.🚩 If no action, tenant becomes holdover on July 1.🚩 I work full-time + have 2 small kids — I cannot afford 3–4 months rent loss or legal delays.My Questions:1️⃣ Is it better to serve Notice to Quit July 1 and regain control?

In my area section 8 does sometime pay a higher rent than market. i have not had the issue @Don Konipol had but we are in decent areas of Baltimore and are careful screening out tenants.

Those are some really good points, in fact I was just thinking about this issue last night.

The only issue about my model is that in my province there is a 1 year redemption period making the process slow to make money, but atleast there is much less competition.Now ive been studying Tax Deed investing in the USA because it seemed faster if you have capital, but my worry is that it may be too competitive.My questions are:Is the current market oversaturated for online auctions? 

What are common issues you are seeing at your property?

And then sometimes I just feel like I can go deeper if its a subject I like for instance land use issues or entitlement issues.. but if its just vanilla rental stuff or " I am just starting in rentals what should I do" I just respond with keep reading on BP buy the most expensive property you can afford in the best school district  :)

.: Quote from @KC Ushijima: It kind of sounds like a subject to deal if your friend would take over the mortgage payments.The Quit Claim Deed could be an issue if the seller is unscrupulous [not reachable for the foreseeable future]. 

There NEVER as a LOAN Title insurance policy issued.