Can I file a lien

As long as you retain possession, you have at least a good faith argument that you have a worker's lien. See TPC 70.001:...

I just bought a home in Texas how long do I have to wait to Homestead the property?

You may not file before January 1, 2017.

How do I get out of a leasing contract that I never moved into

You might consider telling the LL to read TPC 91.006 and remind the LL it is now their duty to mitigate their damages:...

How are property taxes calculated if the sole owner of the property is deceased?

HCAD can't process a name change without a Deed or equivalent to support it. There won't be a Deed or equivalent until the Executor records it. So...

Is this an issue of ours or our landlord of our commercial property

Good news; you should have "rent loss" insurance to cover this. It's often called "business interruption" insurance. Check your CGL policy and...

Is a contract still valid if it is written in English and one party does not speak or read English?

Typically the answer is yes it's still valid -- however there are exceptions. Contracts for Deed is a common exception.

Will a year lease that stated rent increase be valid if landlord verbally informed no increase.

Unless your Lease states differently, commencing July 16 the term was converted from one year to month-to-month. LL may increase the rental by...

My initial thought is much like Susan's -- seems like a reasonable solution to an urgent situation with minimal costs and minimal interruption to...

What do i do if being taken to court by landlord for eviction?

You won't like this answer, but the cold reality is that if you do not pay rental you will be evicted. I'm sorry and I wish I could form a better...

What forms do we need to transfer real property from a deceased spouse name to the surviving spouse

Depending on the circumstances and too many factors to explain here, some title underwriters will accept an Affidavit of Heirship. You can find the...