Seeking advice on Eviction Process in Houston, TX

[Sakib J.]

Hello All

I am an out of state landlord, that the tenant has been taking advantage of from day 1. He has never paid on time and each month getting rent out of him is like pulling teeth. It's a SFR in Houston, TX, with lease terms ending Jan 2021. Ths month the tenant has been promising to pay each day but doesn't. He made a partial payment and now has stopped responding, or picking up my calls. I am sick and tired of this guy. He is ofcourse, now going to hide behind the Corona Virus impact..but he has been like this for months! I just want him out! I have sent him a notification to pay or leave which he responded to..so he has received it already. What's next? Do I call the local sheriff? Or is there any service I can use to evict?

[Cody L.]

You're a gonner.  Nothing is going to happen to get this guy out for at least 2 months.  Wish I had better news. Hire an eviction attorney as if you try to do it alone you'll never get him out.