Poorly written contracts and a bad tenant.

[Allan R.]

Yesterday I purchased a property with 5 rental units. After closing I introduced myself to each unit and everyone was so friendly besides the trouble maker. She is absolutely out of control and insane. Asking the tenants how I could make their stay better, her two neighbors replied "get rid of her." 

The previous owner has her on a lease that makes no sense. It contradicts itself, has the date missing, and a spot for her driver's license number that also has not been filled out. Is this an invalid lease?

If it is an invalid lease what would be my next step? Do I have to offer her another contract?

[Allan R.]

Originally posted by @Thomas S.:

Take the time, before your proceed, to learn and understand all your stste landlord tenant codes. You will need to know them to proceed to get her out legally.

This property is located in Texas. From what I am hearing so far there is a book I can get from the county of renter rights. Word of mouth there is not one for landlords. Bottom line I figured talking to my attorney would help shed some light.

Going to school to get my real estate lisence I remember competency was a big part in keeping contracts from being void.