As governments begin lifting more and more restrictions to restart the economy, the issue of eviction orders is on the minds of both landlords and tenants. Nearly one month after residential eviction proceedings were allowed to resume across Texas, Jackson Walker governmental affairs consultant Kate Goodrich discusses where we are regarding eviction-related orders and what issues we should be concerned about over the next few weeks.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Texas Law Help
- University of Texas- Protections for Texas Renters: COVID-19
- Texas Apartment Association
- Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid
- Lone Star Legal Aid
- National Low-Income Housing Coalition
For more information and additional JW Fast Take podcasts and webinars, visit JW.com/Fast. Follow Jackson Walker LLP on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The music is by Eve Searls.
This podcast is made available by Jackson Walker for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. Your use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Jackson Walker. The facts and results of each case will vary, and no particular result can be guaranteed.
Related Insights:
The Status of Eviction-Related Orders in Texas »
Residential eviction proceedings were allowed to resume, and deadlines are no longer tolled, effective May 19, and beginning today, May 26, 2020, warnings may be posted and writs of possession may be executed. As a result, as of today, residential evictions and related proceedings have resumed around the state except where limited by local or court order, subject to one additional procedural requirement for eviction proceedings filed during the core of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas.
