Once the landlord has received your check, it is deemed accepted. It does not change anything that he did not cash it, it is still rent...

Should we cash the security check?

The law requires the landlord to make the claim on security within 30 days by certified mail. Not text message. Therefore you are entitled to a...

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Can I change the locks after a squatter left?

The occupant was not a "Squatter" as he had been paying rent. Thus chapter 83 applies. Section 83.59(c) provides that once a tenant has been...

Landlord wants to increase rent 3.7% for 2016.

The law does not limit rent increases. There are numerous websites to check rents

A month to month tenancy may be terminated by either party upon provision of written notice of non-renewal at least 15 days before the end of the...

Can I sue a non immediate family member for changing the locks and not allowing me to gain entry to my belongings?

If you can establish that you had a tenancy, the landlord-tenant act provides a penalty of 3 months rent for a lock out. If you can establish...

The lease with my tenants expired in March. They are paying on a month to month basis. I would like to sell my rental. What

You can get the "notice of non-renewal" by clicking on the link below. It must be delivered to the tenant at least 15 days before the end of...

I have a landlord / tenant problem

Chapter 83 only gives you one remedy, to give the landlord a seven day notice to cure lease violation. You can get the form on the link below. ...

Notice of Eviction given on the 2nd of the month, prior to the of grace period on the contract.

The grace period only applies to the late fee. The rent is still due on the first and late on the second.

Issue a "notice to cure lease violation" (see link below for form and instructions on filling it out.) . If the violation persists or is...