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CAN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX MAKE THE TENANTS PAY FOR REPAIRS IF THE TENANT DID NOT CAUSE THE ISSUE

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 06, 2016

There is a recent Texas appellate case where a residential tenant asked the LL's maintenance guy to install her dryer in her apt. He did; the apt...

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Can an eviction court order be used to take money if i sell a home?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 06, 2016

If the property is your homestead, then the proceeds you will receive at closing are exempt from most creditor's claims for six months following...

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Apartment normal wear and tear definition. Also is there a specified time frame for repainting an apt like there is with carpet.

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 06, 2016

The definition of "normal wear and tear" can be found in TPC 92.001(4): http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm. And yes, if...

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How to regain possession of property from the non deed holder?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

I've seen this same situation recently. The owner of the property will need to assert a formal eviction action against all occupants, which will be...

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Can i get my property back

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Good news, Texas law now allows you to recover at least some of your property although you may need a Court order to do so. See TPC 24A:...

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How to evict tenant who does not pay rent if we don't have a lease agreement with them?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

We constantly see situations like this. You *must* engage a San Antonio lawyer who can help you through this. Chances are good you will lose again...

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How long does a landlord have to return my deposit?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Your LL is not obligated to furnish you an itemized list of deductions if you owed rental when you surrendered possession of the apt. Hope that's...

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Should I be concerned about the builder retaining mineral rights?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

I see this all the time. Typically ordinances or large municipalities prohibit drilling activity -- but not always and even so, ordinances can...

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What happens to monies for payments already made on a home foreclosure.

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Your Note will provide that is interest-only or that your monthly payments will be applied to both principal and interest. Hopefully your Note also...

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Can we move out since there is no lease?

Stuart's answer | Answered on October 04, 2016

Is the lease term one year or less? If so, Texas law does not require that it is written. See TBCC 26.01(b)(5):...

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