Questions answered by Stuart A. Lautin

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How can we offer help to a neighbor and care for her child but be protected from retaliation if they become angry for any reason

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I think a lawyer could create a custom Release and Indemnity for the parents to sign, but if Ma won't communicate with you then surely the...

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I'm trying to make a settlement on my auto loan. If we agree on an amount less than what I owe am I still responsible for remani

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Yes and no. If you are relieved of your obligation to pay the full balance owing and you have a written agreement to that effect, then you have no...

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I paid 1500.00 deposit in may for masonry work with a company in Granbury TX. - Texas Brick Pros - How can I get my money back.

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

You can go to your local Justice of the Peace Court and slap $125 (approx) on the counter to start a small claims lawsuit. No attorneys required....

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Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

I'm going to switch this to probate and intestate succession for you.

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Went to BBB arbitration. Customer made false claims. After hearing customer stayed without us & discussed.

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

There are all kinds of decisions that can be made by BBB Arbitrators, including interim and final decisions. You have the right to seek...

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What can be done if I co-own property with someone going through a bankruptcy and they are not paying on time?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Better question for a bankruptcy lawyer (which I am most assuredly not), but I don't believe the bank can foreclose a mortgage when any co-owner...

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Are there lawyers or agencies that help people to collect on judgments?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Due to the broad reach of our Texas exemption laws, you will find it extremely difficult to collect a Judgment against an individual who has no...

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We had a fire in our apartment and it's now uninhabitable. Are we still bound by our lease or can we move to another location?

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

If it's truly uninhabitable and neither you nor your guests or family members caused the casualty loss, you may terminate the Lease by issuing...

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About leseasing month to month

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Same answer: use TPC 92.052 if your house is flooding to lawfully terminate the lease: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm.

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I rent a home and I have a slumlord

Stuart's answer | Answered on July 22, 2015

Use the provisions of TPC 92.052 to send a notice to your landlord offering them seven days to properly repair. Then, when they don't, you may have...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6932)

How can we offer help to a neighbor and care for her child but be protected from retaliation if they become angry for any reason

I'm trying to make a settlement on my auto loan. If we agree on an amount less than what I owe am I still responsible for remani

I paid 1500.00 deposit in may for masonry work with a company in Granbury TX. - Texas Brick Pros - How can I get my money back.

[email protected]

Went to BBB arbitration. Customer made false claims. After hearing customer stayed without us & discussed.

What can be done if I co-own property with someone going through a bankruptcy and they are not paying on time?

Are there lawyers or agencies that help people to collect on judgments?

We had a fire in our apartment and it's now uninhabitable. Are we still bound by our lease or can we move to another location?

About leseasing month to month

I rent a home and I have a slumlord