We have informed the landlord that we would like to break our lease in Texas. We have 9 mos remaining. Are we liable?

Generally, a tenant is available for the unpaid rent through the remainder of the lease. However, every landlord has a duty to mitigate damages,...

How can I transfer a co-owned property title at a price (not a gift)? The co-owner would give me my down payment back.

Call a real estate attorney. He gives you $8,000 and you give him a deed. It sounds as though there could be bank issues to consider. You'll want...

Does Texas have an income protection act. How do I protect my bank accounts from old credit card debt?

They can't freeze your accounts without first obtaining a judgment. If they already have a judgment, then you may want to consider making an...

Can I get in trouble for gathering people for a basketball tournament at a rec center outside ?

It depends upon who owns the facilities. Considering you were talking to the mayor, I am going to pretend the city owns the facilities. If not,...

The two ways to get into Federal court would be (i) diversity; and (ii) a Federal question. It seems a Federal question is what your defendant is...

Hi, I have won the Eviction case and judgment order in my favor . Now i want to claim money from the tenant .

Mr. Cahan provided a great answer. Abstract the judgment and hope they pop up. A lender or title company may request they settle the debt if/when...

I had an aerobic septic system installed in July 2011. How can I get the company to make good on the system.

I would recommend that you hire an attorney in an attempt to get a permanent cure for your problem. Hopefully the attorney can persuade the...

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Is a home seller required to give an answer once they provide a disclosure notice and I've made an offer on the home?

No. Further, you could interpret the seller's nonresponsiveness as the answer, which is that they have declined your offer. If the seller is using...

Do we have to evict my 28 year old step daughter even though she does not pay rent what do we need to do?

She is most likely a tenant, and you will most likely need to evict her. You will probably want to hire an attorney to assist you. Good luck!

How do I get my refund for breach of contract?

Aside from disputing the charge with Paypal, you will likely have to file a lawsuit. Just to make sure, you have the car, right? Otherwise, you may...