Landlord violating lease?

Unfortunately, your landlord overcharging on your water bill is not going to be sufficient grounds to invalidate your lease. I'd start by having...

Vacant townhome next door caught fire. 4 mos later & the owner will not clean/make repairs. Causing me issues. What can I do?

You may be able to pursue the owner under a nuisance theory of liability. However, I agree with Mr. Dohlen that the best starting point for you...

Whay type of licenses or permits needed for running an online boutique?

You'll want to get a Texas sales tax permit. If you plan to do business across state lines, you may need to obtain sales tax permits in other...

How do I get the Contractor's surety to release the retainage for a shut down/ terminated project?

Contract a construction lien attorney. If you have an enforceable lien -- and your attorney will want to review the property records to confirm...

Do I need to set up a DBA for EVERY county in TX I ship to, or just the one my business is located in (I am a sole prop)?

Under Section 71.054 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, you only have to file an assumed name certificate in each county where you maintain a...

How long does a hospital have to sue someone for medical bills in Texas?

I am so sorry that you are dealing with this issue on top of your loss. Generally speaking, a hospital would have 4 years to sue from the invoice...

Its been about one year and my lawyer has not done a thing for me,, can I get my money back?

Your attorney has an ethical obligation to keep you up to date on the matter you entrust her with, as well as to do what you hired her to do in a...

I want to start my own writing business. The name of the business has an acronym. Should I copyright or trademark?

It sounds like a trademark is what you would want to pursue. I would recommend that you consult with an attorney to evaluate whether you should...

I agree with Mr. Paxton. If you would be the only member of the LLC and don't plan to have employees, I'm not sure forming an LLC would provide...

I'm starting a company that is like Zumies and C.C.S. I need help finding a Tax EIN.

Congratulations on the new business! Starting a business involves both tax and legal issues. Before getting an EIN, you will need to decide...