Houston Judge Awards $3,449 in Eviction Lawsuit
One apartment complex filed an eviction lawsuit against a tenant for past due rent and failure to vacate. The tenant requested a postponement to find a lawyer and due to personal health issues and recovery from a car accident. The court entered a default judgment for the complex, which was later upheld after an appeal and a non-jury trial. The court awarded possession of the property and delinquent rent to the plaintiff.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $3,449
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2018
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A landlord filed an eviction lawsuit against a tenant on February 16, 2016, in Houston, Texas, seeking possession of a property located at 5353 Deep Forest Drive. The plaintiff alleged the tenant owed $845.00 in past due rent and had failed to vacate the premises after being served with a notice on February 3. The landlord also sought recovery of the overdue rent, attorney's fees, court costs, and interest.
The defendant requested a postponement of the initial trial, scheduled for March 8, citing the need for legal counsel, responsibilities caring for an ill parent, and recovery from a car accident. Despite this request, the court entered a default judgment on March 8 in favor of the landlord, awarding possession of the property and $845.00 in delinquent rent with interest. The tenant subsequently filed an appeal, transferring the case to the County Civil Court at Law.
A non-jury trial was held on April 11, resulting in a final judgment for the plaintiff. The court found the tenant guilty of forcible detainer and awarded possession of the premises to the landlord. The judgment included general damages of $1,999.00 and attorney's fees and costs totaling $1,450.00. A Writ of Possession was issued on April 20, authorizing the removal of the defendant and her personal property if necessary.
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