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\n*THE RULES OFJUDICIAL ETHICS PROHIBITS THIS OFFICE FROM GIVING LEGALADVICEORHEARING YOUR CASE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE DEFENDANTOR PLAINTIFF  \nIf you are processing a forcible eviction of a tenant,you must have a copy of a written notice informing the tenantthat they have to move out and pay the total rent owed.  \nFiling of a Forcible Eviction case costs $138.00(to sue a 2nd defendant add $90.00)and will be added to theJudgment if you request it.Once you present your completed Forcible Eviction form and the $138.00 to theJustice of the Peace office (if suing 2d defendant add S90.00),your court hearing will be scheduled..Hearingsare scheduled 14-21 days from date of filing.  \nIf you win the Judgment,the tenant has to vacate premises as ordered.If the occupant has not moved out thelandlord can request a Writ of Possession for the amount of S207.00($7.00 for the writ and $200.00 for the serviceby the constable)at the office of the Justice of the Peace.A Peace Officer will then physically remove the tenantwithin the time required by law.  \nIf after the Judgment,the tenant has not paid the rent stated in the Judgment,then the landlord can request anAbstract of Judgment for the amount of S7.00.The Abstract of Judgment is a credit lien on any property that thetenant may buy or sell within the next ten(10)years.  \n# EXAMPLE OF AN EVICTION LETTER\n\nTo:  Name of Tenant and any other occupantsAddress  \nOur files indicate that you are past due on your rent.You are being notified that you have    days to vacate thepremises from the above address or pay the rent of $      plus late fees of $      with a total amount$        _.If you fail to vacate or pay the total amount of rent due by(date),we will commence the legal action atthe office of the Justice of the Peace and any attorney fees or other costs which we incur will be added to the totalcost of your eviction.  \nPlease contact our office as soon as possible to resolve this delinquency.  \nThank you for your attention to this issue.  \nSincerely,  \nLandlord  \nThis is only an example of a letter for past due rent.Re-type it with your letterhead and change any wording thatyou feel is more comfortable for you.  \nIf you have any legal questions you may contact,Legal Aid at 1206 E.Van Buren St,BrownsvilleTX.,or by calling(956)982-5540 or 1-800-369-2651.Or by going online to Texaslawhelp.org  \nRevised 2/24/21  \n## WITH SUIT FOR RENTCAUSE NO.(court use only)                    \n\nPLAINTIFF                              \n(Landlord/Property Name)VSDefendant(s)                      \n                                                                                                    for  \neviction from Plaintiff's premises located in the above precinct.The address of the property is:  \nStreet Address  \nUnit No.(if any)  \nGROUNDS FOR EVICTION:Plaintiff alleges the following grounds for eviction:  \n□ Unpaid rent.Defendant(s)failed to pay rent for the following time period(s):  \n□ Other lease violations.Defendant(s)breached the terms of the lease (other than by failing to payrent)as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      _  \n□ Holdover.Defendant(s)are unlawfully holding over by failing to vacate at the end of the rentalterm or renewal of extension period,which was_            ,20   \nNOTICE TO VACATE:Plaintiff has given Defendant(s)a written notice to vacate (according to Chapter  \n24.005 of the Texas Property Code)and demand for possession.Such notice was delivered on        ,20  by this method:                 \nSUIT FOR RENT:Plaintiff□does or□ does not include a suit for unpaid rent.  \n## PETITION-EVICTION CASE (WITH TEDP/CDC AFFIDAVIT)\n\nCOMPLAINT:  Plaintiff hereby sues the following Defendant(s):     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