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Because this is a Private Lender I just want to make sure these are legitimate.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Dwaine is 100% correct. You need an attorney to review your LOI (Letter of Intent), MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) or equivalent and line up the...

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Can my landlord make me pay, and is it even legal to put this clause in a lease?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 01, 2016

Of course it is lawful. Since consumption-based utility bills always trail actual usage, why should the LL absorb this cost after you have vacated?...

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As above. Thank you

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 31, 2016

I am compelled to agree with my colleagues that this feels like recipe for a disaster. I cannot recommend it and hope you do not do it.

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Can I get sued for an entire contract (2 years lease) even if the space is leased to another tenant for part of that lease?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

Texas statutes obligates a Texas landlord to mitigate damages in the situation where you have "abandoned" the premises. Texas cases expand that...

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Can I build closer to property line

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

This is a law school type of question. Yes it may be enforceable, but the better issue is -- by whom? If it's only in the Contract then likely the...

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What exposure does the builder have for workmanship and damage to the pad area that has affected the depth of the pad

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 28, 2016

To the extent a purchaser has been damaged, the purchaser may have a claim against the builder, developer, engineer, architect, REALTOR(R) and...

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QUESTION: What sources are available to find the following contact info? - contact names - phone numbers - email addresses

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

I start with the Texas Comptroller. It's free: https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/Index.html. Then I move on to the Texas Secretary of State....

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What actions would be appropriate for us to take?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

If you did not cause the condition, but rather the condition results from an insured casualty loss, and if the premises are basically unusable as a...

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Can my mother get evict for a late payment of rent at this point!

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 27, 2016

Recently there was a significant case litigated in Texas with facts very similar to yours (your mother's). Prepare a letter to the landlord,...

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. How far in advance do I have to let him know before ending the month to month contract? Should I tell him why ?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Ordinarily a 30-day notice is sufficient in your situation, and no reason is required (or should be included) in your notice. In that event, the...

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Because this is a Private Lender I just want to make sure these are legitimate.

Can my landlord make me pay, and is it even legal to put this clause in a lease?

As above. Thank you

Can I get sued for an entire contract (2 years lease) even if the space is leased to another tenant for part of that lease?

Can I build closer to property line

What exposure does the builder have for workmanship and damage to the pad area that has affected the depth of the pad

QUESTION: What sources are available to find the following contact info? - contact names - phone numbers - email addresses

What actions would be appropriate for us to take?

Can my mother get evict for a late payment of rent at this point!

. How far in advance do I have to let him know before ending the month to month contract? Should I tell him why ?