Texas law provides that the maximum number of adults allowed to occupy a dwelling is three times the number of bedrooms (except as otherwise...

I am buying a home With a Vender lean And the person the owner died And there still mortgage What will I have to do

Go to the Newton County Clerk. Here is the name and address: http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.aspx?Newton_County/County.Clerk. Tell the Clerk you...

Should my dad make a will or add me to the deed?

Transferring property can have tax implications and jeopardize homestead exemptions, and may also trigger a mortgage default. Far better to handle...

Can bank foreclose on property when property was refinanced by 3 of 4 owners, one of the owners never signed a Quit claim deed

Any lender who has a lawful lien on real estate may foreclose its lien, if the debt has not been paid or there has been another default such as...

How can I break my lease without penalty when the hot water keeps going out?

The Landlord must maintain in good working order a device to supply hot water of at least 120 degrees F. See TPC 92.052(a)(3)(B):...

Is there a lawyer in Lubbock, Texas that will help out with a landlord tenant case? I am the tenant.

Try Sean Green in Lubbock: http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/79423-tx-sean-green-4097104.html. He's a prolific contributor here at AVVO.

When does a contract become a legal document? Must it be notarized?

A contract to lease or buy and sell an RV does not require notarization in order for it to be binding between the parties that sign it.

If I'm evicted and my things are removed by the constable how long do I have to return the keys?

If you are forcibly evicted and your personal property removed, the last thing you'll need to contend with will be return of your keys. Your...

LLC operations agreement or Partnership agreement needed for a six owner LLC

Forming an LLC requires more than just signing an Operating Agreement or Company Agreement. You need to visit with a business attorney who can...

Do I need an umbrella liability policy?

I presume you are focused on TPC 42.0021(a): http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PR/htm/PR.42.htm. However, even with the IRA and homestead...