Can a notice for eviction be served via e-mail?
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Can a notice for eviction be served via e-mail?
I paid a forth of the rent still struggling to pay the rest for October. Have been late before realtor sent me a notice via internet. Also left a message on my cell phone to vacate in 3 days. Does this count as the legal 3 days for intent to evict?
Asked on October 30, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Under TX law, before filing for an eviction a landlord is required to give a tenant notice to vacate the premises. According to state law, this notice must be in writing and can be delivered to the tenant personally if the landlord brings along a witness. The landlord can also send the notice by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. After the notice is sent, the landlord has to wait 3 days before filing for eviction in a local Texas justice of the peace court unless the lease specifies a shorter or longer waiting period.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Under TX law, before filing for an eviction a landlord is required to give a tenant notice to vacate the premises. According to state law, this notice must be in writing and can be delivered to the tenant personally if the landlord brings along a witness. The landlord can also send the notice by certified mail, with a return receipt requested. After the notice is sent, the landlord has to wait 3 days before filing for eviction in a local Texas justice of the peace court unless the lease specifies a shorter or longer waiting period.
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