Bexar County Notice To Vacate Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

What Is the Bexar County Notice to Vacate Form?

In Bexar County, Texas, the Notice to Vacate form is the required first step for landlords starting an eviction, known as a Forcible Detainer case. It is filed in the Justice Court of Precinct 4. The form names the plaintiff (landlord or property manager) and the defendant (tenant), identifies the rental property, and documents the reason for the eviction.

When to Use This Form

Texas law requires a landlord to give written notice before filing an eviction lawsuit. Use this form in these situations:

• The tenant has not paid rent by the due date
• The tenant has violated a term of the lease agreement
• The tenant remains in the property after the lease has ended
• The tenant refuses to comply with a valid written notice to quit

Under Texas Property Code Section 24.005, a landlord must give the tenant at least 3 days written notice before filing in Justice Court. Once that period passes without the tenant leaving, you can file an eviction petition. The Texas Petition for Eviction form on FormsPal covers the next step in the process.

What the Form Includes

The Bexar County Notice to Vacate form covers the following information:

• The address and location of the rental property
• The plaintiff's name, ownership status, and contact details
• The defendant's name and the rental unit address
• The specific reason for the eviction notice
• The total amount of unpaid rent owed, if applicable
• The date by which the tenant must leave the property
• Required affirmations for filing under oath

How to Fill Out the Bexar County Notice to Vacate Form

Follow these steps to complete the form. Each field is required for the eviction case to move forward in Justice Court.

Step 1: Enter the court and case information. Write the Justice Court precinct number and the county name at the top of the form. Add a case number if the court has already assigned one.

Step 2: Identify both parties. Write the full legal name of the plaintiff (landlord or authorized manager). Then enter the full name of the defendant (tenant). Use the exact names from the signed lease agreement.

Step 3: Describe the property. Enter the full street address of the rental unit, including city, state, and ZIP code. Note whether the plaintiff is the owner, manager, or authorized agent for the property.

Step 4: State the reason for eviction. Check the box that matches your situation: non-payment of rent, holdover after the lease term ended, or another lease violation. If rent is owed, write the total amount in the space provided.

Step 5: Set the vacate deadline. Write the date by which the tenant must leave. Under Texas Property Code Section 24.005, most landlords must provide at least 3 days notice. Count from the day the notice is actually delivered.

Step 6: Sign before a notary. The plaintiff must sign the form in front of a notary public or justice court clerk. A form that is not signed and notarized may be rejected when filed at the courthouse.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using the wrong notice period. Check your lease and Texas Property Code before deciding how many days to give.
• No proof of delivery. Send the form by certified mail or have a witness present when you hand it directly to the tenant.
• Incorrect tenant name. The name on the form must match the lease exactly or the case may be dismissed.
• Filing before the deadline. Do not go to court before the date on the notice has passed.
• Incomplete fields. Review every section before signing. Missing information can delay your case.

Filing Requirements in Bexar County

After completing and signing the form, deliver a copy to the tenant. Accepted delivery methods include certified mail, hand delivery with a witness, or posting it on the main door of the rental unit. Keep a copy with your delivery receipt. If the tenant does not leave by the stated deadline, bring your copy and proof of delivery to the Bexar County Justice Court to file the eviction case. Landlords who need a shorter timeline can also refer to the 3-Day Notice to Vacate form. For longer notice requirements, the Texas 30-Day Notice to Vacate form is available as well.