Can a property be taken away by the bank if you signed a contract to buy it and the owners sold it, but did not specified?

If you purchased your property through a traditional closing, you should have received an owner policy of title insurance and that will tell you...

Can my client sell his property while facing civil suit resulting from homicide

As long as the transfer is for reasonably equivalent value (meaning, the defendant is prohibited from selling it to his brother-in-law for $1 while...

This is difficult to answer without reviewing your contract to determine if a "time is of the essence" or similar provision was inserted, or if...

Can I use my security deposit as last months rent?

If this is residential property and you withhold payment of the last month's rent by claiming that your security deposit should be used for that...

My landlord text me that she had gotten a "writ of possession" & I could not step foot on her property, is that right?

New Texas laws allow you to recover much of your personal property. Print TPC 24A and take it to your nearest JP Court to obtain a Court Order to...

If you don't need a survey or title policy (big mistake), don't care about prorating taxes (a mistake, but size unclear) and trust that the target...

What is the law regarding landlord putting incorrect amount on lease?

The law is that the LL made an error, you were aware of the mistake and now you may not profit by the LL's error. You need to pay the full rental...

Can a motel lock me out?

Hotels / motels do not need to file the normal eviction rules, as you are typically not considered a tenant but instead you are a paying guest....

How can a landlord evict me for not paying pet fees for service animals?

Tell your LL that if LL accepts cash rental payments, Texas law obligates Texas LLs to furnish a written receipt. Then tell LL to read TPC 92.011:...

Can my sister lock me out when being evicted, what can i do about broken, stolen, or property i have there?

Good news, our Texas legislature recently gave individuals the right to retrieve personal property, although it may take a JP Court Order to do so....