Just Cause Eviction: Converse vs San Antonio

Can a landlord evict me without a reason in Converse?

For month-to-month tenancies, yes, with 30 days written notice. During a fixed-term lease, the landlord must have a lease violation or wait until the lease expires.

Can my landlord lock me out?

No. Self-help evictions are illegal in Texas. Landlords must go through the formal court eviction process.

Does San Antonio require just cause to evict?

No. San Antonio has no local just-cause-eviction ordinance and Texas state law does not require landlords to state any reason to end a month-to-month tenancy. Under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001, either party may terminate on one month's written notice.

How much notice must a San Antonio landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy?

One month under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001. The tenancy ends on the later of the date in the notice or one month after notice is given, unless the lease provides a different signed period.

What if my San Antonio landlord evicts me after a code complaint?

Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331 prohibits a retaliatory eviction within six months of a tenant exercising a protected right. The tenant may raise it as a defense and recover one month's rent plus $500 plus actual damages, court costs, and attorney fees under § 92.333.