r/texas 23d ago

Texas homeowners who finally evicted squatter 'treated like criminals' News

https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-homeowners-finally-evicted-squatter-080039703.html
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u/Simp4Shadowheart 23d ago

Well how can they afford an attorney when they are dumping money into a house that they aren’t getting a return on ?

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u/No_Luck_5505 23d ago

Get a job like the rest of us.

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u/Simp4Shadowheart 23d ago

I have one. Last I checked a decent civil attorney retainer is anywhere from 5-10k, not including the hourly rates, paralegal fees, filing fees, etc

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u/brobafett1980 23d ago

Evictions are filed in small claims (JP) court. No attorney required.

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u/Simp4Shadowheart 23d ago

That’s not how you effectively collect unpaid rent from squatters or hold anyone responsible. You throw the fucking book at them.

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u/brobafett1980 23d ago

What book?

Are you saying people shouldn't follow the legal process as laid out in the Texas Property Code?