1. Type of Notice
This is a:
- [ ] 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (for nonpayment of rent under Tex. Prop. Code § 24.005)
- [ ] 3-Day Notice to Cure Violation or Quit (for lease breach other than rent)
- [ ] 30-Day Notice to Vacate (no-fault or month-to-month termination)
- [ ] 60-Day Notice to Vacate (longer tenancy or as required by lease or law)
- [ ] Other: [[Specify statutory basis]]
2. Statement of Facts and Amount Claimed (for Rent Notices)
You are in default because rent in the total amount of $[[Precise Amount of Rent Owed]] has not been paid for the following period(s): [[List months or dates, e.g., June 2026 rent]].
This amount represents only rent legally due. It does not include:
- Late fees
- Utility charges billed separately
- Court costs
- Attorney fees
- Other charges
Demand: Within three (3) days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after the date this notice is served, you must either:
(a) Pay the full amount of rent demanded above by delivering payment in [[certified funds / money order / cashier's check / electronic transfer to account [[details]]]] to the Landlord at the address listed below; OR
(b) Vacate the Premises and return all keys and access devices.
If you fail to do either, the Landlord will initiate eviction proceedings in the appropriate Justice of the Peace Court to recover possession of the Premises and a judgment for unpaid rent, damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
3. Cure for Non-Rent Lease Violations
You have breached the lease by: [[Specific description of the violation with dates and facts, e.g., "Keeping an unauthorized pet in violation of Section X of the lease" or "Allowing unauthorized occupants to reside at the property"]].
To cure: Within three (3) days after service of this notice, you must [[remove the pet / remove the unauthorized occupants / remedy the condition / cease the conduct]] and provide written confirmation to the Landlord.
If you fail to cure within the cure period, you must vacate the Premises.
4. No-Fault Termination (30 or 60 Day)
If this is a no-fault notice, the Landlord is exercising the right to terminate the tenancy. The lease term or month-to-month tenancy will end on [[Termination Date, at least 30/60 days from service]].
You are required to vacate and surrender the Premises in broom-clean condition, remove all personal property, and return all keys by that date.
5. Method of Service
This notice is served by one of the following methods permitted under Texas Property Code § 24.005:
[ ] Personal delivery to a tenant 16 years or older at the Premises.
[ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested.
[ ] Affixing a copy to the inside of the main entry door in a conspicuous place and sending a copy by certified or regular mail to the Tenant at the Premises.
[ ] Other method authorized by written lease agreement or court rule: [[Describe]].
Date and Time of Service: [[Date]] at approximately [[Time]].
6. Payment / Response Address
All payments, cures, or responses must be delivered to:
[[Landlord or Agent Name]]
[[Mailing Address for Payment/Response]]
[[Phone Number]] [[Email Address]]
7. Tenant Defenses and Rights
This notice does not constitute legal advice to the Tenant. Tenants may have defenses including but not limited to:
- Improper notice or service
- Payment tendered but refused
- Retaliatory eviction (Tex. Prop. Code § 92.331)
- Habitability or repair issues
- Discrimination or Fair Housing violations
- Just cause requirements (where local rules apply)
Tenants should seek legal assistance promptly upon receipt of this notice.
8. Landlord Certification (Just Cause Properties)
If the property is subject to just cause eviction protections, the Landlord certifies that the termination is based on one or more of the following authorized grounds: [[List grounds]] and that any required notice or payment of relocation assistance has been or will be provided as required by applicable law.
9. Consequences of Failure to Comply
If you remain in possession after the deadline, the Landlord may file a forcible detainer (eviction) action. A judgment may be entered against you for:
- Possession of the property
- Unpaid rent and holdover damages
- Court costs
- Reasonable attorney fees
- Possible writ of possession authorizing law enforcement to remove you and your belongings
10. Signature of Landlord or Agent
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
_____________________________________________
Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent
Printed Name: [[Full Name]]
Title: [[Owner / Authorized Property Manager]]
Date: [[Date]]
11. Server Declaration / Proof of Service
I served a true copy of this notice as described in Section 5 above.
Server Name: [[Name]]
Server Signature: ________________________________
Date: ________________
Relationship to Landlord: [[e.g., Process Server, Employee, Agent]]
12. Attachments (if any)
- Lease excerpts
- Rent ledger
- Photos of violation
- Proof of payment tender
- Relocation assistance receipt
13. Acknowledgment of Receipt (Optional - Tenant Copy)
Tenant acknowledges receipt of this notice on [[Date]].
Tenant Signature(s): ________________________________
Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This Texas Eviction Notice template is provided for informational purposes and must be adapted to the specific facts, lease, and current Texas law. Eviction procedures in Texas are governed primarily by Texas Property Code Chapters 24 and 92, and local court rules. Notice periods, service methods, and just cause requirements vary. Landlords must verify the correct notice type and amounts. Improper notices can delay or invalidate eviction proceedings. Consult a licensed Texas attorney or local legal aid before using. Information current as of June 2026. This is not legal advice.
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