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How can I go about getting my step father out of my mother's house , so I can save it from foreclosure?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Start by discussing this with a Houston-area lawyer who can review your Contract and determine if that will give you enough ammunition to evict...
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What can I do about an individual I dislike, coming into my home all the time?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Since your 'rents own the property, your 'rents have the right to evict those who are not compliant with their rules. If it is only a house guest...
I live in Ft Worth ...Is there a grace period for residential renters for paying rent..how many days??
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Texas law grants you a one-day grace period. Your Lease may provide more time. See TPC 92.019(a)(3):...
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Landlord Tenant issue
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Answered on December 27, 2016
It seems that LL doesn't trust that your lease application was honestly completed. If LL is correct, then failure to complete the lease app is...
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Can a seller back out of a cash sale if no money has been deposited and only a digital contract was signed for a home
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Texas laws allow commercial real estate brokers to assert binding liens in some circumstances. See TPC 62:...
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Is it legal under the new interpretation of the fair housing act to have a complete ban on felons who are applying for a lease?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
I am familiar with the new rules, and I believe any "blanket" ban on convicted non-violent felons may be subject to attack under those new rules....
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Can I get out my lease if my home was robbed and the repairs haven't been taken care within 72 hours of the robbery?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
This is going to be difficult for you. However, if you can claim that LL's failure to repair the window will "materially affect the safety of an...
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I only have 2 months left on my lease. I am 80 and have been in the hospital twice this month. My doctor wants me in asst care
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Sorry for your circumstance. Many leases have an early termination fee, where you can pay some percent of one month's rent and vacate as long as...
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Can a tenant shut off the power to a subtenant's room in order to force them out?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Terminating utility service is illegal in this circumstance, pursuant to TPC 92.008 and 92.0091:...
Do I have to pay property tax to a county that I don't live in or own property in?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
It is not unusual to receive a tax bill from a county in which you don't own property. In that situation, the county tax assessor-collector may be...
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