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The Texas Tenant Advisor is intended to provide general information regarding Texas residential tenancies only.

Unique facts can render some statements inapplicable to a given situation.

We attempt to provide current information; nonetheless, you are urged to consult an attorney for legal advice and assistance.

Eviction Holdoff Agreement

These forms are ready to be used to formalize your agreement with the landlord. There are two different forms depending on the reason the landlord wants you out. The forms can be downloaded in the following formats:

(PDF Form: 73 KB / 1 page) or

 (Rich Text Format for word processor: 20 KB / 1 page)

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There are two forms: one for nonpayment of rent and one for other alleged lease violations. You only need one of these forms depending on what the problem is. Once the form you want to use is printed, you will need to fill in these blanks in the form:

How to fill in the blanks in the form:

1 The first blank at the top of either form is your name and address.

2 The next blanks are for the landlord's name and the date the landlord asked you to vacate the premises. The next blanks are different depending on which form you use.

-- For the nonpayment form:

Fill in the total amount owed to the landlord and the time period of the rent owed. Then you need to talk to the landlord to determine how the money is to be paid. Hopefully the landlord will allow you to pay out the amount owed in installments. Whatever the arrangement, fill in the date(s) the money is to be paid and the amount to be paid. (When you pay the landlord later on, fill in the amount paid and have the landlord sign that the money was received. Keep in mind that these amounts are in addition to any rent amount you will owe for the future months.)

-- For the other form:

Describe the alleged lease violation, and then describe what you have agreed to do to resolve the problem. Be specific, but do not put something in the agreement that you cannot fulfill.

3 Then you both sign your names at the bottom. Fill in the date that each of you signed. (It is best to have two copies and have both of you sign each one -- this will allow you both to have an original copy of the agreement.)

4 Make sure you get a copy of the signed form. Then, if you are using the nonpayment form, be sure to use it to record your rent payments under the agreement, and have the landlord sign the form each time to provide you proof of receipt of the money. (Money order receipts do not prove the landlord actually received money. A tracer on a money order rarely proves anything; especially if the money order is not cashed in right away. Get proof of receipt of all payments.)