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Eviction & Housing

Landlord–tenant cases, unlawful detainer, and responding to an eviction.

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  • CV-House-100-B

    Petition - Lawsuit for Landlord Retaliation

    This form is used to start a lawsuit in justice court when a tenant believes a landlord retaliated against them. It asks the court for money for things like one month's rent, $500, and other damages.

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    Application Deposit Refund Request - Austin Tenants' Council

    This document is a sample letter used by tenants to ask a landlord for their application fee and/or deposit money back. It states the reasons for the refund request and mentions what might happen if the money is not returned.

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    Application for Writ of Restoration (Utilities)

    This form is used to ask a Justice Court to issue an order, called a Writ of Restoration, telling a landlord to turn back on utilities that were taken off illegally at a home.

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  • CV-HOUSE-102

    Eviction Answer

    This form is used by a person who is being sued for eviction to formally answer the court's complaint. It allows the person to state their information and list any defenses they believe apply to their case.

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  • CV-House-108-C

    Letter - Cease Landlord Retaliation

    This letter is used to formally ask a landlord to stop any actions they are taking against a tenant because the tenant has tried to enforce their rights. It asks the landlord to immediately stop the alleged retaliatory actions.

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    Austin Tenants Council's Self-Help Repair Packet

    This packet provides information and sample letters to help tenants request repairs from their landlords. It includes guides on how to ask for repairs and what to do if the repairs are not fixed.

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    Eviction Hold Off Agreement - Instructions Only

    This document provides instructions for an Eviction Hold Off Agreement. It explains how to negotiate with a landlord to prevent an eviction lawsuit or get a lawsuit dismissed by agreeing to fix a lease problem or pay back rent.

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    OUD Reasonable Accommodation Letter (Tenant Request to Landlord)

    This is a sample letter used to ask a landlord for a reasonable accommodation because of a disability. It asks the landlord to ignore a policy that denies rental applicants based on criminal history.

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    Reasonable Accommodation Request Letter for Early Lease Termination

    This is a letter used to ask a landlord to let you end your lease early because of health reasons.

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    Repair Rights–Austin Tenants Council

    This document provides information about a tenant's rights to have a landlord fix things that threaten the tenant's health or safety. It explains the steps a tenant must take to properly ask the landlord for repairs if the landlord does not act.

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    Writ of Restoration Order (Utilities)

    This document is an order from the court that tells a landlord to turn back on utilities that were turned off. It states that the court found the utility disconnection was illegal.

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  • CV-House-100

    Petition to Enforce Tenant Privacy

    This form is a petition used to file a lawsuit in justice court when a tenant believes their privacy rights have been violated by their landlord. It asks the court for actual damages and court costs.

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    Security Deposit Refund Demand Letter

    This letter is used by a former tenant to formally ask a landlord to return a security deposit after moving out. It states that the deposit is owed and sets a deadline for the landlord to pay the money or face legal action.

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  • CV-House-401

    Verified Notice of Eviction Appeal

    This form is a Verified Notice of Appeal for an eviction case. It is used by the Defendant to tell the court that they are appealing a Judgment and Order that was entered in the case.

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    Defendant Justice Court Appeal by Bond (Non-Eviction)

    This form is used by a defendant to file a bond to appeal a judgment from a Justice Court in a small claims or debt claim case. The bond requires the defendant and a surety to agree to pay the plaintiff an amount that is double the original judgment amount.

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    Defendant Justice Court Appeal by Cash Deposit (Non-Eviction)

    This form allows a defendant to appeal a judgment from a Justice Court case, specifically for small claims or debt claims, by depositing cash with the court. The defendant must deposit an amount equal to twice the original judgment amount.

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    Eviction Appeal Bond

    This form is an appeal bond used when a defendant is appealing a judgment for possession in an eviction case. It requires the defendant and a surety to agree to pay the plaintiff a specific amount if the appeal is successful.

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    Eviction Appeal by Cash Deposit

    This form is used to appeal a judgment for possession in an eviction case by depositing cash with the court. The defendant signs the form and deposits the required amount of money.

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    Notice of Eviction Appeal by Statement of Inability to Pay (Fee Waiver)

    This form is a notice that tells you that the other person in the case has filed a statement saying they cannot afford to pay the court costs if they appeal.

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    Order on Eviction Appeal by Statement of Inability to Pay

    This form is an order signed by a judge after a hearing to decide if a person can afford to appeal an eviction. The judge will order who must post an appeal bond or order that the case be appealed like any other appeal.

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    Plaintiff Justice Court Appeal by Bond (Non-Eviction)

    This form is used when a Plaintiff wants to appeal a decision from a Justice Court in a case that is not about eviction. The Plaintiff must file a bond to appeal the judgment to the County Court.

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    Plaintiff Justice Court Appeal by Cash Deposit (Non-Eviction)

    This form allows a Plaintiff to appeal a decision made in a Justice Court case that is not an eviction case, by depositing cash with the court. The deposit amount depends on whether the original case was a Small Claims or Debt Claim, or an Eviction case.

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  • CV-House-108-B

    Privacy Demand Letter to Landlord

    This form is a letter used to formally ask a landlord to stop entering your home without your written permission. It asks the landlord to stop all entries into the property.

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  • CV-House-108-B-GUIDED

    Tenant Privacy Demand Letter - Guided Form

    This guided form helps create a letter to a landlord asking them to respect the tenant's privacy rights.

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  • CV-House-112-A

    Heirship Proof of Home Ownership for FEMA (Self-Declarative Statement)

    This form is a self-written statement used to tell FEMA that you own a home through heirship. It asks for details about the home, the previous owner who passed away, and why you could not provide other ownership papers.

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  • CV-House-112-B

    Proof of Home Ownership for FEMA (Self-Declarative Statement)

    This form is a statement where an applicant tells FEMA that they own their home, even if they cannot provide the usual proof of ownership papers. It asks the applicant to confirm details about the home and why they could not get other documents.

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  • CV-House-112-C

    Proof of Occupancy for FEMA (Self-Declarative Statement)

    This form is a statement where an applicant declares to FEMA that they lived in a specific home before a disaster. It asks the applicant to provide details about the property and explain why they could not provide other proof of residency.

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  • CV-House-800

    Guest Agreement

    This form is a Guest Agreement used to set rules for someone staying at a property as a guest. It asks both the property owner/renter (Party 1) and the guest (Party 2) to fill in details about the stay and what they agree to.

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  • CV-Prop-Gent-INFO

    Texas Tenant Relocation Assistance Toolkit

    This toolkit is a guide meant to show tenants in Texas what resources are available if they have to move because of a government program or local rule enforcement. It provides information about tenant rights under federal and state laws.

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  • Unlawful Seizure of Property (Austin Tenants Council)

    Unlawful Seizure of Property (Austin Tenants Council)

    This letter is a demand sent from a tenant to a landlord or agent to ask for the immediate return of property that was taken without legal right. It references Texas law regarding a landlord's lien on property.

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    30-Day Notice to Vacate for a Victim of Sexual Assault/Abuse or Attempted Sex Offenses (TAASA)

    This letter is used by a tenant to tell their landlord they are ending their rental agreement because they are a victim of sexual assault or abuse. It states the date the tenant plans to move out.

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    Eviction Hold Off Agreement - Full Packet

    This form is an agreement used when a tenant and landlord want to avoid an eviction. It lets them write down a plan to fix a problem, either by paying back rent or by fixing a rule violation in the lease.

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    Eviction Hold Off Agreement - Lease Violation

    This agreement is a promise between a tenant and a landlord to prevent an eviction. The tenant agrees to fix a problem with the lease, and the landlord agrees not to file for eviction or will dismiss an existing case if the tenant follows through.

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    Eviction Hold Off Agreement - Nonpayment of Rent

    This agreement is a promise between a tenant and a landlord to avoid an eviction. The tenant agrees to pay a set amount of money over time to cover overdue rent or fees.

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    Landlords and Tenants Guide - Manufactured Communities

    This guide provides information about the rules for landlords and tenants in manufactured home communities. It covers topics like lease agreements, security deposits, and the process for ending a lease, including evictions.

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    Locks and Other Security Devices (Austin Tenants Council)

    This document explains the rights of tenants regarding locks and other security devices in rental homes under Texas law. It details which locks a landlord must provide and what steps a tenant can take if the landlord does not install or fix the required locks.

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    Renting Together Contract - Austin Tenants Council

    This document is a contract for people who are renting a home together. It outlines who is responsible for paying rent, bills, and security deposits among the roommates.

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    Repair Request Letters (Tenant to Landlord) - Guided Form

    This guided form helps you write a letter to your landlord asking them to make necessary repairs. It is designed to be sent to the property owner or manager.

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    Unlawful Utility Interruption Demand Letter to Landlord

    This document is a letter a tenant can use to demand that a landlord restore utilities that were turned off. It states that the utility interruption may have broken a Texas law.

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    什麼是驅逐? | Eviction

    This information explains what an eviction is, which is a lawsuit filed by a landlord asking a court to make a tenant leave the property. It describes the steps a landlord must take and what a tenant can do when they receive eviction papers.

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    房客隱私 | Tenant Privacy

    This document provides information about tenant privacy rights in Texas, explaining when a landlord can enter a rental unit. It discusses rules about landlord entry, what a lease agreement might say, and what steps a tenant can take if they feel their privacy has been violated.

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    當房客被鎖在門外 | When Tenants Get Locked Out

    This text explains the rules in Texas about when a landlord can lock out a tenant and what a tenant can do if they are locked out. It states that locking out is not the same as eviction and outlines the required notices and procedures for landlords.

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