CAN MY LANDLORD MAKE ME MOVE SO THEY CAN MAKE REPAIRS? • Check the terms of your lease. If you can still live in the home, you may not have to move until the lease is over. If you have a written lease, it may cover this situation. • If not, your landlord can only make you move if your home is not safe to live in. The landlord can move you temporarily while making extensive repairs, but must move you back if your lease is not over. WHAT DO I DO IF I AM SERVED WITH AN EVICTION LAWSUIT? • Carefully read the papers and be sure to show up to the court date and tell your side of the story. • You have the right to represent yourself. You also can call a legal services provider for information or to see if they can represent you if you qualify. In some types of eviction cases, you can take a friend to help. • You have the right to appeal even if you lose in Justice of the Peace Court. WHAT DO I DO IF MY LANDLORD DOES NOT REFUND MY SECURITY DEPOSIT OR PRE-PAID RENT? • Wait until 30 days after you gave the landlord your new address in writing. Make a second demand. Then you can contact an attorney or legal aid for help. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT TENANT’S RIGHTS FROM THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL • www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cpd/tenant-rights
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