My sister let me take over her Apartment. She moved out, and I'm behind on rent. My name isn't on the lease. But I pay utilities
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Answered on February 01, 2021
Show up to the eviction hearing. Tell your story and see what the judge says. If you don't attend the hearing, you will lose by default. Best of luck.
Can I get some of my deposit back?
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Answered on December 10, 2020
Ouch! You have a good argument for the return of your security deposit. When new owner bought the property, they "stepped into the shoes" of old...
We just purchased a home without knowing the septic system was not up to code when it was built. Do we have any recourse?
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Answered on December 01, 2020
Probably not. Many buyers seek properties WITH these older systems because the older passive septic systems don't require chlorine, electricity, or...
What if I have a General Warranty Deed statutory form, with property signed over to me.
Does that mean I am the owner?
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Answered on December 24, 2019
To perfect your interest in the property, the general warranty deed will need to be filed in the office of the county clerk where the property is...
Can my LandLord evict us for noise?
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Answered on December 24, 2019
Your neighbor below is entitled to the "quiet enjoyment" of their premises. If the noise level is elevated to the point that it disturbs the...
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A qtr.past our home the county rd.splits the rd.to the rt.now has a gate and private prop.signs.it is a public rd.is it legal
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Answered on August 11, 2019
Call the sheriff and see if the road is, in fact, public. If you need it for access, then you may have to contact an attorney to get a restraining...
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Can a landlord in Texas refuse to furnish the contact information & HVAC license number to commercial tenant before taking over?
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Answered on August 11, 2019
You are not the tenant yet. You have other options. If you don't like the landlord's behavior now, it may be a bigger problem if you become a...
Car was stolen from apartment complex. Can the lease be broken?
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Answered on August 11, 2019
She can't arbitrarily break her lease. She should get advice from the local Tenant's Rights office. There is one in Fort Worth.
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How can I over come this 3 party guardianship with my Mother an Brother.
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Answered on August 11, 2019
You need an attorney to advise you on this one. Perhaps there is a local Legal Aid office near you. Best of luck.
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The title co that closed on my property made a mistake on the mineral rights in 2014. The title co was sold. Who can I sue?
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Answered on August 11, 2019
You will need evidence. Even though the title company was sold, the underwriter was probably not sold. Check the title insurance policy (probably...
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