My husband's name is listed as tenant on the lease, though I was asked to sign the back page. Am I liable for the back rent?
It depends on what the last page says. Have a local attorney review your lease.
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It depends on what the last page says. Have a local attorney review your lease.
You could file suit against him and he may be liable for excess damages under the Fair Debt Collection Act.
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Unless you are delinquent, the landlord must follow state law for notice on a month to month tenancy. If delinquent, eviction notice must be given...
I am thinking you want to get him off of the DEED, not the Deed of Trust. You would need to go back to court and ask the judge award you the home....
Call the Keltys tax office and explain the situation. They should remove you from the tax roll.
If the loan is not being paid, he could foreclose. Otherwise the representatives of the church would be the only people who could deed the church...
Texas Tenants Union might be of assistance. http://www.txtenants.org/
Since you overstayed, you would probably be held liable for the entire month. Wish I had better news.
If you can't pay rent or afford a hotel, contact a local church or shelter. Maybe they can help.