Texas Statement About Payment of an Eviction Judgment Against You (individuals)
Understanding this form
The Statement About Payment of an Eviction Judgment Against You is a legal document designed for individuals who have filed for bankruptcy and wish to stop an eviction process. This form serves to inform your landlord about your payment status regarding an eviction judgment. It differs from other eviction-related forms by focusing specifically on situations involving bankruptcy and the continuation of residence after filing.
What’s included in this form
- Debtor information, including names and case numbers.
- Certification of payment status regarding the eviction judgment.
- Signatures of the debtors to validate the submission.
- Deadline for filing and serving the form to the landlord.
- Clarification of rights under applicable law.
Common use cases
This form should be used if you have filed an Initial Statement About an Eviction Judgment Against You and have communicated this to your landlord. It is appropriate if you want to remain in your rental property for more than 30 days after filing your Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy. This ensures you formally state your payment intentions regarding any outstanding eviction judgment.
Who this form is for
- Individuals who are filing for bankruptcy and facing eviction.
- Tenants who have received an eviction judgment but wish to contest it through bankruptcy.
- Any individual who has previously filed Form 101A and served it to their landlord.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify the parties involved by entering your name and your landlord's name.
- Fill in your bankruptcy case number, if known, along with the relevant district information.
- Certify the payment status by checking the applicable boxes regarding the eviction judgment.
- Sign and date the form, ensuring both debtors provide their signatures if applicable.
- Serve the completed form to your landlord within the stipulated timeframe.
Does this document require notarization?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes
- Forgetting to sign and date the form.
- Not serving a copy to the landlord within the required 30-day period.
- Failing to check the correct boxes regarding payment status.
- Leaving out essential debtor information, such as names or case numbers.
Advantages of online completion
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FAQ
If you disagree with an eviction order, you can request a ?do-over??a new trial before a different judge. This is called an ?appeal.? To get this do-over (new trial), you must turn in certain forms within 5 days of the eviction order.
Eviction cases cannot be expunged in Texas One of the biggest challenges a renter in Texas faces is that being sued for eviction, even if you win and your case is dismissed, could damage your credit for up to seven years.
One option for perfecting the appeal of your eviction suit is to file an appeal bond. This form is adaptable for justice courts in all counties in Texas, though it is advisable to consult with an attorney before filing.
24.006. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF SUIT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), to be eligible to recover attorney's fees in an eviction suit, a landlord must give a tenant who is unlawfully retaining possession of the landlord's premises a written demand to vacate the premises.
Our recommendation is to find an attorney that will represent you for a flat fee. That way, you know exactly how much it will cost. Expect to pay anywhere from $800-2500.
Make an Appeal Against Eviction In TX, there is a mandatory five-day appeal period after the hearing. You can appeal to the court to rehear your side of the story during this time. If you lose at the hearing and want to appeal, an attorney can help you win the next round if you have a case.
A Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment asks the court to take back a judgment because one party failed to show up to the scheduled hearing. You can use the motion for an eviction hearing or any other court action during the eviction process in which a party was not present and the court made a ruling.
Can I expunge my eviction record? Unfortunately, you cannot expunge evictions from your rental record in Texas. However, if you have an active eviction lawsuit, talk to your landlord about the Texas Eviction Diversion Program.
