There is a disconnect in your question. If you were not a resident, how were you evicted--lawfully or unlawfully. Why would you have more things in the premises than you could carry is you were not living there?

You may or may not have a valid claim, but ascertaining who may be legally... View More

IMO you have a very weak claim against your landlord. I recommend you take him up on the eviction, move out, and find new premises that are more suitable for your needs.

There is a process to follow set forth in chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code if a landlord refuses to make necessary... View More

Section 92.351(1-a) defines an application fee as a nonrefundable fee. Section 92.3515(a) requires the landlord to give the tenant notice of the landlord's tenant selection criteria. If the landlord fails to give that notice, the application fee (despite being called nonrefundable) or an... View More

It is highly unlikely such a lawsuit would be successful. Do you really want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a lawyer for such a claim?

Yes. You can sue them in small claims court under the Texas Property Code for refusing to refund your security deposit. You will need to prove the amount of your deposit, that your lease ended when you say it ended, and that you timely provided your landlord with your new address when you... View More

I am not sure of your exact question. Review your lease agreement

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answered on Aug 4, 2023

In Texas, as in many states, it is generally legal for a landlord or property manager to deny an apartment application if the applicant has a history of eviction or other negative rental history. However, once an application has been approved, it is generally not permissible to change the approval... View More

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answered on Jul 31, 2023

In Texas, self-storage facilities are generally required to maintain a duty of care to protect the property of their customers. While there might not be a specific law stating that self-storage units must have locks, it is generally considered a standard practice and a matter of safety and security... View More

She cannot legally evict you for smoking in the house if your lease does not prohibit you from smoking in the house.

You can insist that your landlord replace the deadbolt on the main door.

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answered on Jul 21, 2023

In Texas, tenants have certain rights regarding habitability and repairs. If your rental property becomes uninhabitable due to the lack of essential services like air conditioning during extreme heat, you may have the right to request repairs and potentially seek compensation for alternative... View More

Most likely because she parked in a spot not designated for visitors, most likely one reserved for residents.

In the future, if all of the visitor spots are full, she should legally park somewhere else and either have you pick her up or take and Uber or Lyft to your complex.

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answered on Jul 17, 2023

If the air conditioning in your rented home in Texas has been broken for five days, it may constitute a violation of your rights as a tenant. Landlords have a legal obligation to provide habitable living conditions, including functional air conditioning.

My recommendation is that you send a written demand to your landlord notifying it of the problem with your A/C and demanding that the landlord timely make repairs and notify you upon completion. Your lease may have specific provisions concerning such a notice, so carefully read your lease and... View More

You may be able to sue the property management company based on the text. The amount is well below the small claims court jurisdictional limit of $20,000, so you can file suit in a justice of the peace court under its small claims jurisdictional amount without hiring a lawyer.

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A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your family's difficult situation in not having A/C this time of year. Your question was probably overlooked under the general "Uncategorized" heading. Although some questions go... View More

It depends upon the pest control responsibility provision contained in the lease.

It seems likely that the landlord simply wants the rent brought current. A landlord cannot evict a tenant with only two-weeks notice other than for non-payment of rent. You say that you are able to pay rent. I recommend you contact the landlord, find out exactly how much is owed to bring the... View More

It is not uncommon for landlords to include in their lease agreement a requirement that the tenant abide by the rules of an apartment complex, and it is not uncommon for those rules to prohibit storing bicycles of any type, or of a particular type, inside the premises or on balconies.

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Not that I am aware of. I think any lawsuit brought by your landlord trying to compel you to provide that information again after admitting to have lost it is very likely to be unsuccessful.