It sounds like you have done what you can do under the circumstances. You might consider erecting some type of screen along the fence you share with your neighbors or putting an outdoor kennel in your backyard to protect your own small dog in the event that your neighbor's dog breaks through... View More

You theoretically can sue those responsible if the cyberbullying, harassment, and stalking satisfy the elements of a cognizable legal theory of recovery.

These tend to be very difficult cases to prove. In addition to proving the bad acts and exactly who committed them, you should... View More

If your apartment complex failed to provide adequate security and had a disabled call box that prevented a timely police response, they will be liable for your injuries. The apartment complex has a duty to provide working gates and call boxes if those were safety features originally in place when... View More

There is a lot going on with your question. The basics are that if your mom and step-father have been living in the house together for over a year, and he has no other house to live in, you can not kick him out. He can stay there for the rest of his life, if he wanted.

If you have been... View More

You can sue her for the fair market value of the collectible coins she took.

You may or may not be able to sue her for injury to your reputation depending upon what was said, to whom, whether they believed it, and took some sort of action against you because of what was said. For example,... View More

No it is not legal and may constitute theft although I doubt police will be much help or that criminal charges will be filed.

You can probably sue your roommates for the fair market value of the items they took. If you did not ultimately pay your share of the rent owed on the date you... View More

Police will usually not get involved, saying this is a civil matter.

If you were also your ex-'s landlord, you might receive the advantage of the language in any written lease agreement between you. Normally, under the Texas Property Code, a tenant's personal property is... View More

First and foremost, review the rent-to-own lease itself. It should indicate who is responsible for maintenance and repairs and whether the tenant must first obtain written approval from the landlord. It should also indicate any cancellation procedure including any required notices.

No. You are entitled to an explanation of the deductions. If your landlord is not forthcoming with an explanation at your request, you can file a lawsuit in the justice of the peace court located in the county and precinct where the leased premises are located. You may be entitled to receive the... View More

Before taking any action please consult with an actual landlord/tenant attorney. Apply for Legal Aid if you cannot afford legal help.

See Texas Property Code Sec. 92.056.

1. Notice to the Landlord

You need to make sure your landlord has received your notice of the issue in... View More

Under Texas law, landlords must maintain reasonably safe premises, but their obligation to prevent vehicle theft is limited. Texas Property Code §92.153 mandates security measures for residential units but does not require specific protections for parking areas. However, under premises liability... View More

Because this is a small claim, your best recourse is to pursue recovery in one of our JP courts. JP courts have jurisdiction over very small cases where the amount is $20,000 or less. The advantage of JP courts is that you do not need a lawyer and can state your claim in common everyday language.... View More

Prepare and file a verified motion for continuance setting forth the reason why you need a continuance. There are specific rules dealing the absence of a witness which require certain information. Be as specific and detailed as possible. For example, when I moved for continuances due to... View More

As long as the title to the RV is in your name and you didn't sign anything, your ex's landlord does not have a legal leg to stand on.

That being said, move your RV ASAP. Your continuing to live there after your ex (the tenant) left could be evidence of the existence of a... View More

If your landlord has made false slanderous statements about you and someone else heard those statements, believed them, and then did something or refused to do something that caused you compensable damages because they believed those false statements about you, you may have a valid claim for... View More

Because there is no agreement to pay rent, you must give him 30-days advance written notice to vacate for the reasons stated in your question. If he fails to surrender possession of the premises to you after 30 days, you must file an eviction suit in the justice of peace for the precinct where the... View More

It depends on the language of your lease, but probably not. Landscape maintenance is usually the responsibility of the tenant, not the landlord. Your landlord could potentially be liable if your lease prohibits you from doing landscape maintenance or limits your right to trim tree branches, and... View More

Ordinarily, if a losing litigant in an eviction proceeding in JP court wants to appeal to the county court at law, the losing litigant must post an appeal bond within 5 days. A bond posted on December 26 would be timely if the judgment in the eviction proceeding was signed on or after December 20... View More

Your landlord can only "fine" you in accordance with your agreement. The reason doesn't necessarily have to be in the Lease itself. Often, tenants sign documents agreeing to be bound by a landlord's rules and regulations. Sometimes, that agreement is in the Lease itself;... View More

Your obligations to the landlord under your lease are most likely governed by Michigan law, so you need to consult a Michigan attorney with respect to any rights or obligations you have under that lease. Commonly, you will remain financially obligated to satisfy all the terms and conditions of the... View More