No lease, landlord asks for increase in rent

For the period between October 2015-January 2017 you were what is known in Texas as a Tenant at Will. Your original contract more than likely...

A lease is not a requirement to evict someone. If there is a lease, it may change some of the procedure for the eviction (i.e. shortening or...

If my ex-spouse can't afford yo but me out of our house and pays me monthly, how can I make sure his new spouse can't get it?

This situation should be addressed in the divorce decree if and when you guys make it official. I recommend you find a divorce attorney that you...

How do I stop libel, slander, defamation and harassment ?

Defamation law can be very tricky and very fact specific. To win a defamation lawsuit in Texas you must prove that the defendant 1) Made a false...

Do I own my house and is this even legal?

Whoever's name is on the deed is who owns the property. Rent-to-own is a very tricky thing to do in Texas these days and comes with many pitfalls...

Do my landlord still have to file for eviction if my lease has ended?

Your landlord will need to file in order to get the writ necessary to remove your things.

The owner refused to let me stay 60 days because my lease was up can I be charge for an improper move out notice

Your case is going to revolve largely around your lease. There are way too many variables to consider in this situation and I highly recommend...

What are my rights for my personal property being held by landlord until past due rent is paid?

It sounds like the landlord has preformed a self-help eviction. Texas property code 92.009 goes into detail what needs to be done if you want to...

What are my rights and landlords responsibilitys

You may have a case but it is largely going to depend on how "bad" the condition of the apartment is in, the causes of those conditions, and the...

How to sell inherited property co owned with siblings who have liens in the state of texas?

You will be able to sell it like any other property. Your 75% (minus fees) will be disbursed to you at closing. As to your sister, her portion...