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.

"Memorialized" draft of cintract

Typically, "memorialized" in the context of a Contract means it has been reduced to written form, then signed.

Insert your name as trustee in the Deed of Trust.

Is it worth it to the LL to evict you -- that's your Q, right? I don't believe any of us can answer that Q. Eviction would imperil the cash-flow of...

How can I start an organization to receive donations tax exempt and use the money to fund college tuition for someone in need.

Rather than go through the non-profit corporate formation process which requires continued federal and state filings, three independent directors...

Can my landlord ,who I have no written agreement with, evict me for withholding rent due to needing repairs?

All of your rights to withhold rental and terminate a lease are predicated upon your timely payment of rent. Failure to pay rent, for any reason,...