My employer was locked out of their offices for non-payment of rent. Can I retrieve my personal possessions?

In Texas, a commercial LL has a lien on the T's or Subtenant's properties within the building. Since your property is not owned by your employer...

Is a detailed text message between a seller and a buyer of a small business a binding contract in texas?

There is a "part performance" exception to the Texas Statute of Frauds that can make an agreement enforceable that in other situations requires an...

What is my status now ?

If you are truly a month-to-month Tenant, then your new Landlord may increase the rental or evict you after 30 days notice. If you are in default,...

Who protects/compensates Agents when their Broker's negligence caused a loss of earned commissions and Broker refuses to sue?

Review your ICA - Independent Contractor Agreement - it will determine your rights and responsibilities and those of your Broker in this situation...

I am a Mortgagee of Owner Financed properties, when can I send out Notice of Breach if the payment is late ?

You'll need to review your finance documents, particularly the Note, Deed of Trust, and Loan Agreement (if there is one) to determine if the...

Landlord says I destroyed his building, I did not, what should I do?

Unless your commercial Lease provides differently, you are obligated to pay for damages that exceed "normal wear and tear." That term is defined in...

Can a buyer of my house in New Jersey sue me in Texas if I back out of the deal?

You've received two great answers. I write only to add that if a Judgment is obtained against you in NJ, it must be brought to Texas for execution...

While it's better than nothing and might serve as a scintilla of evidence, it likely doesn't satisfy the condition precedent imposed by Texas laws...

Talk to your electrical utility company; they have the right to force an easement through the power of eminent domain. See TGC 2206.001(c)(5):...

Is a commercial lease without commencing date valid ?

It might be valid as most sophisticated commercial LLs won't obligate themselves to a hard 'start' date unless the Lease was negotiated. As Mr....