I am just occupant of the apt.

This would be a function of the verbal lease. What were the terms -- are you breaching it by leaving early? If not and you properly furnished 30...

What rights, if any, do I have for property that isn't under my name, but has been in my possession for over 5 years?

It's her car and she can claim it now or years from now. You may have a right of contribution for the repair, upkeep and maintenance you provided,...

It is true that there are rental controls in the context of HUD Section 8 housing, tax-increment housing, 'affordable' housing and in similar...

Verbal month to month lease is on my friend name.

If you never committed to be the [sub] tenant, then you're not and you have no duties to either the original tenant or landlord. Original tenant...

Transfer on Death Deed

I believe you are writing about new Texas Senate Bill 462, effective Sept 1, 2015:...

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What can i do?

You are not stuck. Give the landlord seven days in a written notice to fix all of these problems related to health and safety. If they are not...

My apartment switched hands during lease signing, misrepresented amenities, showed upgraded apt, can I get out of lease?

A Texas landlord is required to mitigate damages. See TPC 91.106: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PR/htm/PR.91.htm. As a consequence I...

What type lawyer would write up a partnership contract when buying a house ?

Real estate lawyers do this routinely. Use the Find a Lawyer tab above to find one in Raleigh. That lawyer will help your son and his mate decide...

Apt. Month to month lease, verbal was with husband and land lord. Husband always paid cash, no receipt ever was issued.

If there is a security deposit and tenant is NOT in default (meaning, all rental for July was in fact paid), then yes clean the fridge, stove,...

Do I need a Tenant lawyer?

The landlord is entitled to use your security deposit to offset damages. Carpet repair / replacement might have been required. As well, the...