Judge Ordered Me To Move Out
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Texas
What is the reason for the judge's order to move out? This will help me understand your situation better.
I just need a few more days to Move out, but she keeps harassing me telling me I need to be out now or she'll call the police
What is the exact date the judge ordered you to vacate the premises?
In Texas, landlords must give tenants a written notice before eviction.
In Texas, landlords must give tenants a written notice before eviction.
I was supposed to be out on the * of August which was 5 days after my court hearing
Did you receive a written eviction notice from your landlord? In Texas, landlords must provide a written notice before eviction.
I got a notice to vacate in 3 days, but I stayed until the constable served me my Court papers, then I went to court on the * of August and the judge gave me 5 days to Move out
Did your landlord provide a written notice before calling the police? In Texas, landlords must:
- Provide written notice before eviction
- Allow 3 days to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
- Provide written notice before eviction
- Allow 3 days to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
Yes
What was the date when your landlord provided the written notice before calling the police?
In Texas, landlords must:
- Provide written notice before eviction
- Allow 3 days to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
In Texas, landlords must:
- Provide written notice before eviction
- Allow 3 days to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
Oh no nevermind, she has not given me a written notice, the only notice I got was the notice to vacate in 3 days and that was like a month before I went to court
Did your landlord file an eviction lawsuit after the *-day notice to vacate?
In Texas, landlords must:
- File an eviction lawsuit after the *-day notice period.
- Not force eviction without a court order.
In Texas, landlords must:
- File an eviction lawsuit after the *-day notice period.
- Not force eviction without a court order.
Yes she took me to court and I lost so the judge told me I had 5 days to move out
What date did the judge give you to vacate the premises? In Texas, landlords must respect the court's order and cannot force eviction before the given date.
I just need a little longer than 5 days
What is the reason you need more time to vacate the premises?
Because the apartment where I'm moving to is not ready yet, and I have nowhere to go with all my belongings in the meantime
Have you communicated your situation to your landlord and asked for an extension? In Texas, landlords are required to provide reasonable notice before eviction.
I did, she gave me an extra day and then I stayed over the weekend because I know she doesn't work weekends
What was your landlord's response when you stayed over the weekend? In Texas, landlords cannot force eviction without a court order.
She sent someone on Monday to ask me to leave I told him I was going to try to be out by the end of the day, but my new place is still not ready so I'm still here and I know someone will be here soon to tell me I need to leave
Have you considered seeking legal advice or representation to negotiate with your landlord or to request a stay of eviction from the court?
I can't afford it, plus it will take longer than just a few days
Have you tried reaching out to local legal aid organizations for free or low-cost assistance? In Texas, there are resources like Texas RioGrande Legal Aid.
No, the waiting list is too long, they never answer the phone
Have you considered contacting the Texas Tenants' Union? They might be able to provide some assistance or guidance.