I agree with my colleague. A quoroum could also be achieved through the use of proxys.

Statuate of limitations on real estate transactions?

Contact a local attorney to go over specifics. The statute of limitations may have been tolled until the problem was discovered. An attorney can...

What legal provisions do I have if I want to get out of paying lease breakage fees?

The landlord is not allowed to double-dip on the rent. If they try, contact a local attorney.

Moved out and did alot of painting in hopes to get deposit back. Left nicer than we received now being charged for painting etc

Hopefully you have before and after pictures. You can sue landlord in small claims court since you feel the charges are unfair. You can also ask...

Can we get evicted still even if our apartment lease is paid off for six months and only have a month and a half left?

They could try to evict if the presence of the family member was a lease violation. I would open up communication with landlord, and immediately...

I rented an apartment in Florida starting September, 2013. Can I break it if not given an up to date lease?

No. Your lease is probably binding. Your best bet is to negotiate an early termination fee with your landlord.

Non compete clause for 2 tenants who may carry some of the same type of products but different brands.

You can't unilaterally change the terms of Tenant 1's lease without the tenant agreeing to the change. You could put the non-compete in Tenant 2's...

Can I demand a different apartment away from the pool from the landlord if I am being frequently disturbed by the noise?

Your rights are outlined at www.texastenant.org. Send a clear and concise letter requesting that you are either relocated or request early...

Under the lease termination provision of the Texas code, is it a diligent effort if the problem isn't cured?

Some courts will accept email notice. But I would do it over with a certified letter and one sent by regular mail. The problem needs to be cured....

Am I financially responsible for this?

First contact the 3 credit repositories and place this item "in dispute." They are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion and they all have websites. ...