Ceiling fell in on my apartment. Manager gave me $199 special for new apartment. Can I ask for reimbursement on moving expenses?

Dear Fort Worth Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. Your landlord may see the move...

Tenant's changed locks and landlord can't get into the house. What do I do.

Dear Syracuse Landlord: You are likely in need of a court order to gain access to the house for the purpose of changing the locks and gaining a...

Me and my girlfriend got a apartment together. The lease was under her name and not mine because I have a previous broken lease.

Dear Pasadena Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. You did not mention whether you...

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Can an apartment complex keep your deposit if you get admitted to hospital after three days of your move in?

Dear Houston Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. I am sorry to learn of your...

Eviction notice, state of Texas

Dear Killeen Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. Short of your friend complying...

What happens if my other tenant in the lease is a co-signer who has never lived in the apartment?

Dear New York Tenant: How strange. You rented an apartment you did not qualify to rent on your own, and so, required a co-tenant with proper...

Can my ex-landlord withhold my security deposit after she informed me she was going to return it when I returned the house back?

Dear Midland Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. You are jumbling a number of...

Dear Plano Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. You described a "self-help"...

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How do I fight an deficiency judgement claim?

Dear Dallas Home Owner: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. You may review this guide...

Dear Dallas Tenant: I am an attorney licensed to practice law in New York. I do not practice law in Texas. This should not be surprising if...