What can I do?

As for six months' of rental, you can defend by forcing the LL to prove that she properly mitigated damages in accordance with Texas law. See TPC...

Do I have to pay back a refund that was sent to me four months ago from an apartment complex?

If it's a mutual mistake (they made an error and you knew when you received it that you were not entitled to it) then if the matter were to be...

Our landlord never gave us what's our rights

Texas law requires a residential LL to furnish a copy of a signed Lease to a tenant. I suggest you make LL aware of your rights, which are in TPC...

Can I be evicted if my brother was not living with me but coming down for job interviews from Kileen and going back.

If what you wrote is true, then you have a defense to the LL's eviction claim. Be sure your brother and hopefully some impartial witnesses are...

Can a quitclaim deed be re-notarized and filed?

Notarizations do not expire. Take the doc (and your checkbook) to the Dallas County Clerk for recordation:...

What can legally happen to me?

Written documentation is not required as oral leases with a term of one year or less are enforceable. See TBCC 26.01(b)(6):...

What can I do about my failing business and potential lawsuit - is bankruptcy the best option?

It is conceivable that you may not be sued by your LL. In Texas, commercial LLs are obligated to mitigate damages if you vacate early. So, even if...

Can I break my lease with 8 months remaining

Maybe. Did you use an attorney to negotiate the Lease? If so, perhaps there is an "anchor" clause inserted, which allows you to properly terminate...

Can I cash a check in a landlord tenant dispute?

Be *very* careful. If you deposit the check, the LL may assert positions of waiver and accord and satisfaction, which are legal means to attempt to...

Yes, I suspect TREC might care. You can file a TREC Complaint Form here: http://www.trec.texas.gov/pdf/forms/Miscellaneous/ComplaintForm.pdf.