They will be sure everything is in order before you go to court and they will keep you in compliance as you check the boxes to regain possession of the property and recoup what you can (if anything) for damages.

LANDLORD’S RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES SHALL NOT RELIEVE TENANT OF TENANT’S OBLIGATION TO PAY THE RENT DUE FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THIS LEASE, AND LANDLORD SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECOVER RENTS AND DAMAGES FROM TENANT, SUBJECT TO LANDLORD’S OBLIGATION TO MITIGATE DAMAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.

Aloha,You are preparing to allow a stranger to take possession of what is likely your second most expensive asset by extending credit.

We have agreed to rent back to the sellers for a week and will be able to take possession on 12/19. 

Tenant further agrees to surrender the Property free and clear of all furniture and debris and in a bloom clean condition.FAILURE TO VACATE AT TERMINATION: If Tenant does not vacate the Property on or before the last day of the applicable Term, Landlord may in accordance with Maryland law (a) eject Tenant and take possession of the Property; (b) hold Tenant liable as a tenant holding over for another one or more terms at the same rent; and/or (c) exercise any other remedy granted to a landlord under Maryland law.HOLDOVER CHARGES: If Tenant shall fail to surrender the Property upon the expiration, early termination or default hereof this Agreement, Tenant shall be subject to all terms and conditions contained herein, provided that such tenancy shall become a tenancy at sufferance only, and Tenant shall be required to pay rent on a month-to-month basis without reduction at a rate equal to 175% of the monthly rent applicable during the last calendar month of the Term.

Ironically illegal immigrants that don't posses a SS# are on the rise and it's violation of Fair Housing Laws to discriminate against not proving a SS# if an applicant does not possess a SS#.

Intials: _______3.COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES: Tenant(s) shall pay the actual amount of all reasonable costs and attorney’s fees incurred by Landlord in connection with successful action to enforce the Landlord’s rights under this agreement.Intials: _______4.While in possession Tenant is responsible for maintaining the dwelling, kitchen and bathrooms, including free flowing drainage of all sinks tubs and showers.Intials: _______5.Tenant will be responsible for replacing batteries during their tenancy and if removed by tenant will agree to replace all missing smoke detectors.

Possession of, actually living on, and using the real estate as your home is what makes the property a homestead in the eyes of Texas.

To be clear, you always have to evict a tenant to regain possession of a property when a tenant isn't paying rent and doesn't want to leave.  

Officially taking possession) purchased an REO home in an expensive gold course community.