Tenant Rights In Texas

Summary

In Texas, a landlord must follow the legal eviction process, which includes filing a case in court. Your mother cannot legally lock you out or enforce supervision without a court order. You have the right to access the property until the eviction process is complete. Explain to her that personal preferences do not override your legal rights. Consider seeking assistance from a local legal aid organization for further guidance.

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I live in Texas. My one year old son and I are temporarily living with my mother in her home. She rents the property but owns the home... She gave me a written 3 day notice to vacate. While I know I do not have to legally leave until she files an eviction with the court she is trying to tell me that she doesn't trust me not to have other people in the home that we share while she is at work and is not providing me a key. She is telling me that in order for me to gain access to the home that I have to have someone like my dad there to supervise me while I'm at the house.
Hey there! It sounds like a tough situation. In Texas, a landlord must follow the legal eviction process, which includes filing a case in court.
- Your mother can't legally lock you out without a court order.
- You have the right to access the property until the eviction process is complete.
Have you considered seeking assistance from a local legal aid organization?
I just need to know how to explain to her that I don't legally have to be supervised even though it's her personal preference.
You can explain to her that, under Texas law, you have the right to reside in the home without supervision until an official court eviction process is completed. She cannot enforce her personal preference without a court order.
Would you like information on local legal aid organizations that could assist you further?