Early Termination for Personal Occupancy

Hey Natasha!Great question. Yes, under Texas law there is a provision that allows a landlord to terminate a residential lease early if they intend to move in themselves or for personal occupancythat includes federal government employees returning from assignments such as yours.Heres how it typically works:You should provide written notice to your tenant at least 30 days before the desired moveback date. The notice should clearly state your intent to occupy the property as your primary residence. Once that notice is delivered, the lease ends in 30 days and rent is no longer due after that period.A few things to keep in mind: You must intend to occupy the property yourselfyou cant use this as a way to force the tenant out to put it back on the market. If the tenant has made home improvements or paid security deposit, you still need to follow standard procedures for deposit return or approved deductions. Consider offering help or time to appropriately wrap up their relocation or lease (especially since they were placed due to government orders).If youd like help facilitating this or ensuring the process goes smoothly for everyone involved, Id be glad to assist.Peter nKoloAppropos Real Estatepeter@approposre.com713 393 7194

about 1 year ago