Questions answered by Stuart A. Lautin

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My landlord gave me a 3 day vacate if I refuse and she bring in law enforcement on the fourth day and lock is out?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 10, 2018

Courts do not serve eviction notices; LLs and their property managers do so. However, Courts use constables to serve eviction papers, which can be...

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What is a forcible detention ? How long does that take to go in effect? Can she lock me out?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 10, 2018

Law enforcement may get involved only if you breach the peace or commit some other violation of criminal laws. Otherwise, your LL will need to file...

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How can I cancel an eviction notice in a defendent?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 10, 2018

Call the JP Court Clerk and tell her / him that you want to dismiss the case. S/he may have a Motion for you to sign, but often it's not needed in...

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Can my mom kick me out with no notice?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 10, 2018

Ma has to furnish you 30 days advance written notice if you are paying rental (or subrental) from Ma, even though you have no written lease...

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What can,I do if I am renting and my landlord property is being auctioned off due to non payment of property taxes?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2018

Paying taxes is not ownership, or even close. You may, however, attend the foreclosure sale and bid. If you win, you may then own the property, but...

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If before someone dies they hand a written document to someone conveying land to them (not a deed) will this hold in TX?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2018

I believe you will find that a letter is insufficient to pass title to land in Texas. Regardless, the one who will ultimately make this...

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Can i get a tension court date so I can get a place to move to?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 09, 2018

Yes, you may ask for an extension not to exceed seven days total (unless both LL and T agree in writing). See TRCP 510.7(c):...

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What are my rights as a tenant when I receive a 30 day foreclosure notice in the house that I am renting?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

The notice doesn't change your obligation to continue to timely pay rental. If however the property is the subject of a foreclosure and you have...

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What am I be able to do?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Get a Valley lawyer to review the papers. It may take a lawsuit to overcome a Deed, but absent a notary or two subscribing witnesses, it doesn't...

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If a apartment lease is up on a certain day can the apartment management hold to a 60 day notice past your lease agreement??

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 08, 2018

Your son will need to review his Lease. But generally the Lease converts to a month-to-month term at the end, if neither LL nor T furnishes notice...

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My landlord gave me a 3 day vacate if I refuse and she bring in law enforcement on the fourth day and lock is out?

What is a forcible detention ? How long does that take to go in effect? Can she lock me out?

How can I cancel an eviction notice in a defendent?

Can my mom kick me out with no notice?

What can,I do if I am renting and my landlord property is being auctioned off due to non payment of property taxes?

If before someone dies they hand a written document to someone conveying land to them (not a deed) will this hold in TX?

Can i get a tension court date so I can get a place to move to?

What are my rights as a tenant when I receive a 30 day foreclosure notice in the house that I am renting?

What am I be able to do?

If a apartment lease is up on a certain day can the apartment management hold to a 60 day notice past your lease agreement??