Texas Eviction for a New Purchase

[James H.]

Before I waste my time going down to the court to file...

We are purchasing a home next week from a worn out landlord.  It comes with an existing, problem, tenant who has not paid rent for a year. 

Can we file with the court for eviction immediately upon closing ?  Or do we have to give her 30 days notice first?  I know that, before filing with the court, we have to give her a pay or quit notice...

She either has no written lease at all - or a month to month lease.  I suspect that there is no written lease; I am going to find out in a few minutes.

Thanks,

Jim

[Greg H.]

Since they are behind on their rent after closing you can give a 3 day notice of termination and then file for eviction 

I would gather information from the seller to back up the claim that they are behind.  I would want a signed and notarized statement from the seller stating that they are behind