I just bought a house, the previous owner probably withheld information that cost us a lot. Would you advise litigating?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
First, the obvious Q -- any chance you purchased or received equipment repair / replacement insurance at closing? It costs ~ $300 and is often...
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How do I file a house title to a home I had built? on someone else' land?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Yes you'll need a Wood County attorney to help you through this and likely assert a lawsuit for "equitable" title to the house you paid for. If you...
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How do I remove someone from my home that I brought in temporarily?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
You file an eviction lawsuit in the Tarrant County JP Court that is closest to the property:...
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Can a landlord file eviction on me on the second day of the new month when I only owe him $400 in late fees from previous month?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Yes.
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How can you purchase a piece of property after the owner is deceased?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
I suggest you start with a title search. If the property is not overly encumbered with debt and delinquent taxes, then you might decide to buy the...
Is a verbal agreement enforceable in Texas?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Oral leases of real estate can be valid, but the term must be one year or less. If your oral lease term is truly May 2017 - June 2018 (13 months),...
I have been paying my rent late every month for the past 6 months can I get evicted for that ?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
It would be difficult to evict you based on your late payment over six months, if you have paid and LL has accepted all rental and late payment...
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How can I file theft charges against a property manger for taking things out of my apt.?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
You go to the nearest Harris County JP Court, and you obtain an Order that authorizes entry and property retrieval. These are new laws so print and...
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Some states like CA quantify things like how long carpet and interior paint job last regarding residential lease damage?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
Texas residential LL's are entitled to deduct / charge only that which exceeds "normal wear and tear." Good news, that's a defined term in Texas...
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Father got sued & lost he owes 68,000 & has his 90,000 retirement can they take it? wife has inherentance her not in lawsuit?
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Answered on October 02, 2017
Typically, retirement plans are exempt from the reach of Judgment Creditors. See TPC 42.0021:...
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