Haltom City vs North Richland Hills

Does Haltom City require a reason to evict a tenant?

No. Haltom City has no just-cause eviction ordinance. Under Texas Property Code Chapter 24, a landlord may end a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days written notice for any lawful reason, and may decline to renew a fixed-term lease at its expiration.

How much notice must a Haltom City landlord give before filing eviction for nonpayment?

Texas Property Code 24.005 requires at least 3 days written notice to vacate before filing eviction for nonpayment of rent, unless the lease specifies a different period. Some federally subsidized housing requires longer notice.

Can a Haltom City tenant fight an eviction as retaliation?

Yes. Texas Property Code 92.331 prohibits retaliatory eviction within 6 months of a tenant requesting repairs, reporting code violations, or joining a tenant organization. Tenants may raise retaliation as a defense in the JP court eviction case.

Can my NRH landlord evict me without a reason?

For a month-to-month tenancy, yes, provided they give 30 days notice and the reason is not retaliatory or discriminatory. Fixed-term leases can only be terminated early for breach.

What is the NRH eviction notice period?

Texas Property Code 24.005 requires 3 days notice to vacate before filing eviction, unless the lease specifies a different period (can be as little as 24 hours or as much as 30 days by contract).