Can we evict our tenant?

Landlords evict tenants when they don't pay. Lenders foreclose on borrowers when they don't pay. If you sold your house in a seller-financed deal...

Is it legal to break a lease on a duplex that I am taking on ownership of in the very near future?

Likely not. You must either wait for the Ts to default and then evict, or negotiate an early exit with them.

Chapter 93 of TPC applies only to commercial tenancies. However, TPC 92.011 regarding cash rental payments applies to all Texas residential...

Can a witness testify in court without a supeona?

You're receiving only part of the answer -- a witness cannot be *compelled to attend* without a subpoena. As well, a witness may not be *compelled...

How do I stop property management from taking advantage of me

You have an appealing position, *if* you can prove that LL received your notice (although sent by email). Further, your Lease may even allow email...

Do I need to register my MA based precious metals business with the state of TX to send my metal to be refined?

Since this is not an isolated transaction concluded within 30 days, it seems you meet the definition of "transacting business" in Texas as defined...

If i take my name off the lease will i still be able to stay at the home

Any amendments to the Lease (including your release from obligations) will require the written consent of your LL. You might be able to negotiate a...

Can a landlord give me no proper notice of when my lease will end?

Most residential leases require either a 30 or 60 day advance notice to terminate at or after the stated date of term expiration. Otherwise the...

Do i have to pay for the carpet with normal wear and tear and a repair deductible for 2 toilets?

Texas law provides that your responsibility, unless your Lease provides otherwise, is for damages related to your negligence, carelessness,...

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When does being a rental guarantor fall off. The original was signed in 2011.

There's a high probability that Texas laws passed one year before you signed the Lease will have the effect of releasing your aunt acting as a...