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I was renting space on my future mother-in-laws property. Yesterday she was screaming at my fiancé and I went to see what was going on and got dragged into the argument. The mother said I was not a man because I was standing behind my fiance trying to deescalate things and told me to stop being a... View More 
answered on Mar 18, 2024
This could be considered a Class C misdemeanor assault under Section 22.01(3) of the Texas Penal Code: "A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the... View More
Apparently there were changes done in January. We are now March. He won't let me read the forms "changes" or none of the paperwork. He wants me to sign it and not date it. I told them i would not sign them without reading first but he won't give me a copy either. He said he... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
If your apartment complex office is demanding that you sign paperwork without allowing you to read it first, this is a concerning situation. You have the right to fully understand any documents you are asked to sign, especially when they relate to your housing and financial obligations. Here's... View More
The first notice met all legal requirements and gave me 3 weeks to move out. The second was mailed to me by a legal aid attorney a month after the move out date in the first one. It fails to meet several legal requirements of a notice to quit. Can I use that in court to have the case dismissed? Is... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In situations involving notices to vacate, the legality and enforceability of such notices typically depend on the specifics of local tenant and eviction laws, which can vary greatly. If the first notice met all legal requirements and was properly served, it generally remains effective and... View More
The first notice met all legal requirements and gave me 3 weeks to move out. The second was mailed to me by a legal aid attorney a month after the move out date in the first one. It fails to meet several legal requirements of a notice to quit. Can I use that in court to have the case dismissed? Is... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
The law does not preclude a landlord from giving multiple notices to vacate. For purposes of determining whether the landlord complied with the legal prerequisites for a notice, any legally correct notice is sufficient, but the landlord will be held to the contents of that notice. So, for... View More
Because when I did the death by deed for my father for my son to get it the property we were both under the impression he would not get it till he's 21 because of the utma law but I'm told recently that does not apply.
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
The UTMA, or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, facilitates the transfer of assets, including real estate, to minors without the need for a formal trust. Generally, this law allows minors to receive gifts or transfers of property through a custodian until they reach the age of majority, which varies... View More
Because when I did the death by deed for my father for my son to get it the property we were both under the impression he would not get it till he's 21 because of the utma law but I'm told recently that does not apply.
answered on Mar 12, 2024
In Texas, a minor can own property. A "transfer on death" deed (TODD) vests title in real property in the grantee upon the death of the grantor. The grantee's age is not a factor. So, for example, if your father owns a house, he could execute a TODD to your son that would transfer... View More
Our previous landlord is part of an investment company. They invest in properties. We had made a negotiation to end our lease early due to the home not being livable per say. Incidents kept happening with he home and the landlord agreed to let us out early. Come a few months later, we are sent a... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
You likely do not need an attorney in this situation. You likely can write your own letter directed to whomever sent you the bill stating that you do not owe the bill because the landlord agreed to cancel the lease early without penalty. You should include a copy of the bill you received so they... View More
multiple cars have been stolen from the same complex before and after mine was stolen. the apartment complex was made aware of my car being stolen and my neighbors car being stolen. we are located in texas. or is there any way to force the complex to fix the gates
answered on Mar 6, 2024
It is possible in good faith to sue an apartment complex under the circumstances you describe as long as you have not waived any right to do so in your lease. You will need to prove that the owners and/or property managers of the complex were aware of the previous car thefts and were aware of the... View More
Landlord bamboozled my family got our money never fixed anything there ended up being mold no electricity in parts of the house kids room included major water leaks and damage ant infestation and it goes on and gets worse I have proof of all of this landlord admitted when asked in court if he had... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2024
First, the mold, lack of electricity, water leaks, ant infestation, etc. are not relevant in an eviction case. The most common reason for an eviction case is non-payment of rent. If a tenant is not current on rent, the landlord has no duty to repair. Even if a landlord has a duty to repair, a... View More
I have lived in my current apartment in Texas for about three years. It's been a 12-month renewal for the last two years, but I was offered 11 months this time. They said they couldn't offer a 12-month lease because they no longer have spaces available for more leases for the next year,... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
The phrase "no longer have available lease space for the next year" is not a legal term and has no specific legal meaning.
Many apartment communities that work on a leasing grid want the number of renewals (and therefore number of possible move outs) to be even across every... View More
We want to purchase a home, and the closing date is 30 days from time of agreement, but rental lease calls for a 60-day notice. Management also will not make any conciliations apart from terms of lease, such as converting to a month-to-month lease rather than a term lease. We need to terminate our... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
If your lease allows subletting and you can find a will subtenant, you may be able to sublease your apartment for the remainder of your lease term.
You may also consider postponing your closing date.
You may also consider short-term leasing of your home such as through VRBO or... View More
I need to know if I have any grounds to be able to sue my ex boyfriend for both A.) wrongful eviction & B.) not allowing me my possessions, and then after being granted the eviction & writ-(due to the fact that he had the papers served to his place, and I never got any of them) he then... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
In order to state a claim for wrongful eviction, you will need to plead and prove you were evicted based on your race, sex, national origin, disability or family status, or that the eviction was in retaliation against you for filing maintenance requests or complaints about the condition of the... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
The Texas statute of frauds only requires a lease to be in writing if it is longer than one year. So you legally can lease a house for one year without a written lease.
It may not be the smartest thing to do. Usually it is best for the landlord and tenant to put into writing the substance... View More
In Oct 2023, and other problems. They said they cannot afford to fix. Can I get out of early lease termination!
answered on Feb 14, 2024
Sections 92.056 - 92.0563 of the Texas Property Code outlines the procedure to follow if the landlord is responsible for the repair of the sliding glass door under the terms of your lease. Follow that procedure exactly.
Until the landlord makes the repair or use exercise one of your... View More
On Dec 14, plaintiff sought an emergency protective order, denied. Dec 15, withdrew $1,500 from joint account, advised by non-lawyer family member. Attempts to evict from family home by grandmother; we are neighbors and they're landlords. Dec 18, files for divorce, citing ability to pay and... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2024
Since you are in North Richland Hills, I recommend Trey Harris in Fort Worth or Carla Rankin in Rockwall. Both are highly regarded, competent and experienced lawyers who practice heavily in the area of family law.
Your question does not disclose what makes your divorce case complex. I... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In Texas, if property management is knowingly allowing non-tenants to use water that is allocated for the property and then charging tenants for this usage, it may be considered a violation of the tenants' rights under Texas law, specifically regarding utility billing and the allocation of... View More
I have been paying monthly for 8 months in the motels laws of Texas it states that after 30 days you are conceder a tenant and must be evicted
answered on Feb 5, 2024
The answer to your question depends on whether you are a tenant or guest under your contract with the RV park. The question of whether RV occupants are tenants or guests is an important one and depends on the circumstances of the occupancy. In Texas, most RV parks operate like apartment complexes.... View More
I rent from a property management firm that is guilty of overcharging late fees on many occasions and falsifying the records of payments and fees paid that are beyond the scope of accounting errors and punitive in late fee fees that are fraudulently reported and over the Texas maximum on several... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You should hire an attorney in or near the county where the property is located with experience in residential landlord-tenant law and be prepared to pay a reasonable hourly fee for their services. Depending on where that is, expect to pay an hourly fee of somewhere between $300-600. A property... View More
I would like to know if I need to take the mailbox rule in account.
answered on Jan 22, 2024
I recommend considering "the mailbox rule" in your calculation.
While there is a presumption that a landlord is acting in bad faith if it does not refund a security deposit within thirty days, it is a rebuttable presumption. Which means that if the landlord mailed it, you sue,... View More
My flatmate has been mentally harassing me. He pays utility bills but is not willing to share the account details with me. Our apartment complex charges us for internet but he has the Xfinity account under his name. He is not willing to share that as well. He also does other stuff like throwing... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
In your situation in Texas, dealing with a difficult flatmate can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to address the issues you're facing. Firstly, try to communicate with your flatmate calmly and express your concerns about the shared expenses and his behavior. Attempt to reach... View More
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