Posted by Gavin Wilkinson on March 02, 2004 at 14:06:25:
In California there is a code that they have to pay the rent up to date to appeal an eviction. There is no similar law in Texas? Also in California an “unlawful detainer” suit has priority over all other cases. Is that also not true? Ask your attorney to ask the judge for an order to evict them while their appeal is taking place on the merits (assuming they have no merits).
Yes, a determined deadbeat that knows the system can string you along for years!! The only defences are to check references, take a good size deposit and rent to deep pocket renters that are not judgement proof.
Remember, life will go on after they are gone!
P.S. My deadbeats paid up on the day before the sheriff was to arrive!