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How to Rent an Apartment in Texas with an Eviction

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TL;DR: Yes, renting an apartment in Texas with an eviction is possible, but approximately 95% of the time, a third-party bonding service is required to get approved. Most renters with evictions spend weeks calling apartments, asking friends for leads, and burning $250-$750 in non-refundable application fees before learning which communities would have actually approved them. … Continued

Best Strategies for Handling Constructive Eviction in Texas

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TL;DR: Constructive eviction in Texas happens when a landlord’s actions or neglect make a rental unit uninhabitable, forcing the tenant to leave. The best strategies involve documenting every condition in writing, sending formal repair notice under Texas Property Code §92.056, getting third-party inspections, consulting an attorney before vacating, and planning the apartment search before moving … Continued

How Long Does the Eviction Process Take in Texas?

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TL;DR: Most Texas evictions wrap up in 3 to 4 weeks if uncontested. If the tenant fights the case, expect 4 to 6 weeks. If someone appeals, the timeline stretches to 2 to 3 months or longer. But the process itself is the short part. The eviction record it creates can follow a renter for … Continued

Second Chance Apartments That Accept Evictions: Find, Apply, and Get Approved

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TL;DR: Yes, second chance apartments accept evictions across Texas. Approximately 95% of the time, approval requires a third-party guarantee (bonding service) that insures the apartment community against future rent loss. The bond typically costs one month’s rent. Communities across all property classes, including Class A, B, C, and dedicated second-chance, accept the guarantee — which … Continued

Comparing SayRhino, OneAppGuarantee, and LibertyRent for Texas Renters with Evictions

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TL;DR: SayRhino, OneAppGuarantee, and LibertyRent serve different functions, and conflating them costs Texas renters with eviction history real money. SayRhino replaces security deposits with insurance but does not override eviction screening denials. OneAppGuarantee acts as a corporate co-signer at participating properties. LibertyRent provides rent loss protection initiated by the property, not the renter. The service … Continued

How Late Can You Pay Rent in Texas Before Facing Eviction?

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TL;DR: Facing eviction can be a daunting experience, especially when rent is due. In Texas, rent is typically considered late the day after it’s due, though many leases include a grace period. Without one, landlords can act quickly; just two days of late fees may be charged. If rent remains unpaid, a landlord may issue … Continued