Special Notice of Eviction Rules
Eviction & Other Landlord Issues
Notice is when the landlord warns the tenant, in writing, that they plan to pursue eviction. Notice must take place before the landlord can file for eviction in court.
CARES Act Notice
The CARES Act Section 4024 gave renters a number of protections that have since expire. However, the act may still require some landlords to give an extra 30-day notice in addition to the notice Texas law requires.
The CARES Act notice requirement applied to any property that is "insured, guaranteed, supplemented, or assisted in any way, by any officer or agency of the Federal Government." There is some disagreement about whether this requirement is still in effect. However, many advocates believe that tenants are still entitled to a 30-Day Notice to Vacate if the landlord:
- Participates in any qualifying federal housing program, such as Section 8 or Housing Choice
- Has been partially purchased by or received loans from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
Learn how to find out if the CARES Act applies to your home.
Public Housing 30-day Notice to Pay
Federally-funded Public Housing Authority properties and Section 8 properties must give you a 30-day notice to pay rent before taking next steps to evict you.
This does not apply to Section 8 vouchers. Only housing that gets direct payments through the Section 8 program.
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