Property Management
A Texas landlord seeking to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent must first:
AFile suit in county court immediately
BProvide proper written notice to vacate (typically 3 days for non-payment)✓ Correct
CNotify TREC of the impending eviction
DObtain a court order before serving notice
Explanation
Texas Property Code requires landlords to provide a written notice to vacate before filing an eviction suit. For non-payment, the notice period is at least 3 days (or as specified in the lease). The tenant must have the opportunity to cure or vacate.
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