Evicting Unwanted Occupant Texas

Summary

The user from Texas wants to evict her ex-partner who has been living in her house without contributing to any expenses. They were never married and theres no mutual agreement or representation of marriage, hence common law marriage doesnt apply. The advice given was to provide a written notice to vacate and if the ex-partner doesnt leave, to file an eviction lawsuit.

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At first * but he never pay now I just what him OUT
What is the current living arrangement with your ex? Are there any written agreements or is it verbal?

In Texas, you may need to provide a written notice to vacate before filing an eviction lawsuit.
Nothing he's in the back room this be going on for 2years no written agreement just what him out just squatting in the back room
What steps have you taken so far to evict him?

In Texas, you can evict someone by giving a notice to vacate, then filing an eviction lawsuit if they don't leave.
What about the common law marriage that they have in Texas
Did you ever present yourselves as a married couple to others? In Texas, common law marriage requires mutual agreement to be married, living together, and representation to others that you are married.
No
Did you and your ex ever have a mutual agreement to be married?
No
Since there was no mutual agreement or representation of marriage, common law marriage doesn't apply. You can proceed with eviction. In Texas:

- Give a written notice to vacate.
- If he doesn't leave, file an eviction lawsuit.