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Can I sue someone in small claims court for tricking me into signing a lease on an apartment with them.
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Answered on February 03, 2017
Yes you can go to the nearest Tarrant County JP Court and sue her for her half under a theory in law called "equitable contribution." Find your...
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Can I sign another lease
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Answered on February 02, 2017
The fact that you got into a physical altercation with your BF does not legally prevent you from signing a Lease or any other binding contract....
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I paid rent the landlord didnt want to fix plumbing and ellectric to prevent fires and water damage then when I filed complaint
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Answered on February 02, 2017
This is an unlawful retaliation. You have the right to recover from LL one month's rental, $500, damages, court costs, attorney's fees, moving...
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Is there a maximum a Landlord can raise rental amount?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
If this is not Section 8 or other government tax-increment financing / housing, and LL's actions are not in retaliation to any lawful action you...
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My tenants want to get out of the lease 12 months early. What should I do (rent and security dep) if I cannot find new tenants?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
It is your duty under Texas law to mitigate damages and try to find replacement tenants. Meanwhile, you'll hold the S/D and apply it to delinquent...
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What rights do I have if I haven't received my paycheck?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
The fact that you used the term "paycheck" makes me believe that you were an employee? If so, you may use the services of the Texas Workforce...
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How do I legally put up $5000 to stop foreclosure that hasn't gone through probate and heirs will sign over the home to me in TX
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Answered on February 01, 2017
Be careful. This is more difficult than merely the execution of a Deed by the heirs, conveying the property to you. Heirs' conveyance of the...
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Is it legal for a landlord to alter lease after signed.
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Answered on February 01, 2017
I'm sure you have a copy of the Lease that you signed, right? Regardless, if what you state is true then at least you have the evidence you'll need...
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Why does the weather have to be at 80 degrees or more in order for my a/c to get fix?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
It will be your burden to show that LL's failure to repair the AC *materially affected the health or safety of an ordinary tenant." While a high...
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What should I do?
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Answered on February 01, 2017
Moving this to Worker's Comp for you.
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