Understanding Prohibited Self-Help Evictions in Texas: Lockouts, Utility Shutoffs, Constructive Eviction, and Statutory Damages

Introduction to Self-Help Evictions Self-help evictions refer to actions taken by landlords to remove tenants from rental properties without following the legal eviction process mandated by law. In Texas, these practices are illegal and are broadly categorized as prohibited self-help evictions. Historically, the concept of eviction has evolved significantly, moving from informal removal methods to […]

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