Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6929)

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What can I do about doing the job and not getting paid?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

You have two possible remedies. First, laborers and material providers that work on Texas real estate enjoy a unique status as they might be able...

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How to draft a 3 day notice for delinquent rent that factors in me not accepting rent with out late fees?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Good answers by my colleagues! I thought it might be helpful for you to review Texas law so that you will know *exactly* what is required in your...

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Third party interests and title insurance

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 26, 2016

Title insurance policies are indemnities only -- meaning, someone has to assert a claim and then the insurance company may have an obligation to...

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Did i choose the right choice to register it as LLC? Is there any restriction to target customers worldwide?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

There are no USA restrictions of which I am aware, however, if you are conducting business in various States you might need to register your LLC...

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If between houses there is a lawsuit, will the new house purchases after lawsuit is commenced be exempt

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 25, 2016

You might want to consider placing the proceeds in a Trust, or possibly purchasing an exempt asset such as an annuity. I suggest you discuss these...

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Can sale of homestead monies be protected/converted to annuity

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

Homestead sales proceeds are exempt for only six months from the date of sale -- you are correct. See TPC 41.001(c):...

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Can I get damages for breach of contract?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

More facts are needed to fully understand what was promised in the Contract, and whether or not the promises "survived" closing or were merged into...

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What is my best option? If she wins even $1 from the list, will I owe all of her legal fees? Tried reasoning with no luck.

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

Your best option is, first, to maintain all of your records and photos, because if LL is even half-serious about a $42k claim, there will be a...

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What are my next steps?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 24, 2016

Typically, application fees are not refundable while application deposits are usually refundable. Before you make any decisions to pursue this or...

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What do i need to do to place a mechanic lein?

Stuart's answer | Answered on January 22, 2016

Good news. No filing is required for storage fees. Auto mechanics enjoy a unique position in Texas law. As long as you have possession of the car,...

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