Eviction Notice Template for Texas

NOTICE TO VACATE (TEXAS RESIDENTIAL LEASE)

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE AND RECITALS

This Notice to Vacate (the "Notice") is issued on this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [Landlord Name] (“Landlord”) and [Tenant Name] (“Tenant”), collectively referred to herein as the "Parties."

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into a Residential Lease Agreement dated [Lease Date] (the "Lease") concerning the premises located at [Street Address, City, County, State, Zip Code] (the "Premises");

WHEREAS, the Tenant is currently in violation of the Lease terms as specified herein, or the Lease has reached its natural expiration or termination;

NOW, THEREFORE, Landlord hereby provides formal notice to Tenant to vacate the Premises in accordance with the Texas Property Code.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. "Business Day" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday recognized by the State of Texas.
2. "Cure Period" means the duration of time afforded to the Tenant to rectify a breach, if applicable, strictly defined as [Number] Business Days from the date of receipt of this Notice.
3. "Default" means any failure by the Tenant to comply with the monetary or non-monetary obligations set forth in the Lease or the Texas Property Code.
4. "Premises" means the real property defined in the Preamble, including all fixtures and appurtenances thereto.
5. "Texas Property Code" means the statutes governing landlord-tenant relations in the State of Texas, specifically Chapter 24 (Forcible Entry and Detainer).

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Notice of Termination: Landlord hereby terminates the right of possession of the Tenant regarding the Premises.
2. Demand for Possession: Tenant is hereby formally demanded to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises to the Landlord no later than 5:00 PM on [Vacate Date].
3. Condition of Premises: Upon vacating, Tenant shall return the Premises in a state of cleanliness and repair equivalent to the condition at the commencement of the Lease, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
4. Removal of Personal Property: Tenant shall remove all personal property from the Premises by the Vacate Date. Any property remaining after this date shall be deemed abandoned and subject to disposal or storage at the Tenant’s sole expense, pursuant to Section 92.0081 of the Texas Property Code.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Breach Classification: This Notice is issued due to: [Select: Non-payment of Rent / Lease Violation / Expiration of Term].
2. Cure Period: If the breach is curable under the Texas Property Code, the Tenant shall have a Cure Period of [Number] Business Days from the date of receipt to remedy the stated default.
3. Legal Recourse: Failure to vacate the Premises by the specified date shall entitle the Landlord to initiate a Forcible Detainer suit in the Justice of the Peace Court of [County Name] County, Texas, without further notice.
4. Accrual of Damages: Should legal action become necessary, Tenant shall be liable for all court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and holdover rent at a daily rate of [Dollar Amount] per day until possession is surrendered.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Severability: If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
2. Entire Agreement: This Notice constitutes the full and final demand of the Landlord and supersedes any prior oral or written representations.
3. Force Majeure: Neither Party shall be held liable for failure to perform hereunder due to acts of God, war, or government regulation, provided such failure is outside the reasonable control of the Party.
4. Governing Law: This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
5. Dispute Resolution: Any litigation arising out of this Notice shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [County Name] County, Texas.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord has executed this Notice as of the Effective Date.

LANDLORD:

Signature: __________________________

Print Name: [Landlord Name]

Title: [Title/Owner]

Date: [Date]

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT BY TENANT:

If served in person, Tenant shall acknowledge receipt below:

Signature: __________________________

Print Name: [Tenant Name]

Date: [Date]