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Our sm business has been told that we would face lockout if we did not pay past due balance with cashiers check.What are options

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Carefully review your commercial lease or engage an attorney to do so. Under Texas commercial leasing laws, LLs have the right to not only take...

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What can I do on my Rent to Own Home, if the tenants don't clean up the yard?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

If this is a true Contract for Deed situation (we call them "executory contracts"), then you'll want to review TPC 5. There are strict laws...

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I want to kick my girlfriend out of my house. Is this possible?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

One of her primary defenses, given your living circumstances, will be to claim that the two of you are "common law" married. In that situation you...

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How can I evict a guest who won't leave after being given several days notice.

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

If he's truly a house guest and not a tenant, then you have the right to change the door locks IF you can do so without breach of the peace....

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Can i sue realtor and previous home owner of a non disclosure if greenbelt being excavated for more homes?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

This is a complex area of Texas law. You'll want to engage an SA attorney who can help you evaluate your position by testing the Seller's and...

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My son has been robbed 2 times in 1 week. Can he break his lease?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

Maybe. Texas law requires that residential LLs must remedy a safety condition that affects "ordinary tenants." See TPC 92.056(b)(2):...

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After 30day eviction is up how long does it take who's my family member files in court for delivered to me.

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 23, 2016

It will typically take about a week to process the lawsuit and serve you with papers. Trial is usually a week or two after you are served. You'll...

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Does my neighbor have the right to park on my utility easement?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

Easements, licenses, use agreements and right-of-way agreements can come from different places including plats, restrictive covenants and deed...

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How can I find the oil company that has record of the mineral rights to three properties I own in Fort Worth, Texas?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

When I want to find out who exactly owns what and it is related to Texas minerals, I look for a local title agent to recommend a "landman." Or you...

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What can we do when the landlord removes exterior walls and does not repair or replace them for 5+ weeks?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 21, 2016

I'd be surprised if the removal of exterior walls satisfies Austin's housing ordinances and criteria. I suggest you call the City of Austin to see...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6929)

Our sm business has been told that we would face lockout if we did not pay past due balance with cashiers check.What are options

What can I do on my Rent to Own Home, if the tenants don't clean up the yard?

I want to kick my girlfriend out of my house. Is this possible?

How can I evict a guest who won't leave after being given several days notice.

Can i sue realtor and previous home owner of a non disclosure if greenbelt being excavated for more homes?

My son has been robbed 2 times in 1 week. Can he break his lease?

After 30day eviction is up how long does it take who's my family member files in court for delivered to me.

Does my neighbor have the right to park on my utility easement?

How can I find the oil company that has record of the mineral rights to three properties I own in Fort Worth, Texas?

What can we do when the landlord removes exterior walls and does not repair or replace them for 5+ weeks?