Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated about 9 years ago on . Most recent reply

User Stats

18
Posts
4
Votes
Buu Quach
  • Sugar Land, TX
4
Votes |
18
Posts

Evicting Squatters

Buu Quach
  • Sugar Land, TX
Posted

I have a property I just got under contract and the seller has what she called a "squatter" in the house. Initially, the "squatter" was a tenant that had signed a lease with the seller. The lease has since expired and the tenant has not payed rent in over 4 years. The seller no longer wants to deal with it, hence why she's selling it. As I understand it, she recently just sent an eviction notice to them.

Does anyone have any experience with squatter laws/rights in Texas? 

1) What would be the proper approach for me to get rid of them and how long would it take?

2) Would there be any legal way for me to see the inside of the house before closing on it?

I've considered cash for keys, but not sure if that would be a feasible approach here.

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

86
Posts
22
Votes
Nicole Garner
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Houston, TX
22
Votes |
86
Posts
Nicole Garner
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Houston, TX
Replied

In this situation, I would strongly recommend seeking legal advice from an attorney.  Texas is a landlord right's state but you want to make sure that you proceed with eviction following proper procedure and gaining access to the property.

Loading replies...