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I was just informed the rent was not paid for the last 10 months. I am the co-singer. What are my rights?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 28, 2017

Check the Guaranty Agreement that you signed. I doubt it requires immediate notice of a Lease default, but it is worth reviewing. Otherwise, three...

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There is a company claiming they own half of my property, what would my first step be?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 28, 2017

Good news, you (evidently) have title insurance! You'll need to tender your claim to the title company. If you don't know how to do this properly,...

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Texas law on no verbal or written lease agreement?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 27, 2017

If you pay nothing and contribute nothing, then you are a house guest and subject to removal at any time and without any advance notice, provided...

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Can a girl or boyfriend come on your property when the friend is renting a room in your home?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 26, 2017

Sorry, but your roommate has the right to invite guests, whether or not her BF is present (you have the same right). Your problem actually is not...

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Can i sell my house to tenant and offer owner financing even though i still have mortgage ltv 50%)?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 26, 2017

Before mortgages all prohibited this, we did it with "wrap" finance docs. You might still be able to do so, but your buyer-borrower would need to...

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Will I be held personally liable for the remainder of my LLC's lease if I close my business without filing bankruptcy?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 25, 2017

Your premise is basically true, but typically commercial LLs request / demand that small business owners personally guarantee the Lease obligation....

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I agreed to sell to a "we buy homes for cash" business. I'm regretting it now. Can I get out of the contract and keep my home?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 25, 2017

Many of these companies purposefully deceive consumers by misstating characteristics and benefits. If that is true, the Buyer may have committed a...

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What can i do for locked out for 10.00 balance owed to my apt complex?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 23, 2017

Good answer from Matthew. I write only to clarify that if this is Section 8 housing, there must be a "material" default before the LL can terminate...

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"shortages in area" amendment claim with title company

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 22, 2017

First, understand that the title policy is merely an indemnity agreement, meaning -- title companies rarely pay anything or settle a claim absent a...

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Can an apartment keep my deposit on a unit that I wanted but determined I couldn't afford it no more and had to cancel it?

Stuart's answer | Answered on August 15, 2017

Usually a LL can retain that portion of your security deposit that reflects the LL's damages incurred by your breach of the Lease. Those damages...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6926)

I was just informed the rent was not paid for the last 10 months. I am the co-singer. What are my rights?

There is a company claiming they own half of my property, what would my first step be?

Texas law on no verbal or written lease agreement?

Can a girl or boyfriend come on your property when the friend is renting a room in your home?

Can i sell my house to tenant and offer owner financing even though i still have mortgage ltv 50%)?

Will I be held personally liable for the remainder of my LLC's lease if I close my business without filing bankruptcy?

I agreed to sell to a "we buy homes for cash" business. I'm regretting it now. Can I get out of the contract and keep my home?

What can i do for locked out for 10.00 balance owed to my apt complex?

"shortages in area" amendment claim with title company

Can an apartment keep my deposit on a unit that I wanted but determined I couldn't afford it no more and had to cancel it?