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Supreme Court of Texas, Defendant/Tenant’s Answer in an Eviction Case (2024-12-12)

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Supreme Court of Texas, Defendant/Tenant’s Answer in an Eviction Case (2024-12-12)
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7. Landlord’s Signature Block: The landlord or landlord’s authorized agent must sign and
date the notice. That person’s contact information must be listed on the notice.

The Notice to Vacate must be delivered in at least one of the following ways. For your records,
check all that apply. See FAQ 5.

† Hand Delivered to on ________________ [date] by
[person who delivered it]. Must be
hand delivered to the Tenant or any person residing at the property who is 16 years of
age or older.

† Posted on the inside of the main entry door on ______________ [date] by
_________________________ [person who delivered it]. Must be posted to the inside of
the main entry door.

† By Mail to the tenant at the property in question.
o Regular Mail,
o Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested Number____________________, or
o Registered Mail, Return Receipt Requested Number____________________.

† Attached to the outside of the main entry door. This option can only be used in limited
situations. Before using this option, read FAQ 5 above very carefully.

Landlord’s Notice to Vacate Prior to Filing Eviction FAQs
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 LANDLORD’S NOTICE TO VACATE PRIOR TO FILING EVICTION
PER TEXAS PROPERTY CODE §24.005

To: Tenant/s

__
List all tenants.

From: Landlord

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Property Address:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

You must vacate the property on or before: ________________________________________________.
Minimum of 3 days from date of delivery, unless parties agreed on a
shorter or longer notice period in a written lease or agreement. Texas
Property Code Section 24.005 (a), (b).