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What kind of deed do we need to transfer ownership of land/farm house from a parent to an adult child?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
This is one of those unusual situations where you will want to use a General Warranty Deed, if parent has title insurance. This allows junior the...
Can auto dealer refuse to release my car when repair bill is disputed?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
A "garageman" with whom a motor vehicle is left for care has a lien on the car under Texas law. See TPC 70.003 and the following statutes:...
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Can an employer terminate you for text messages sent to a team member on your personal cell phone and not a company issue cell?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Texas is an "at-will" employment state. Absent an employment contract or discrimination, with few exceptions an employer can show an employee the...
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Can I sue person I was paying money to.
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Answered on June 19, 2015
This sounds a lot like a lawsuit to me. You'll need a Houston-area lawyer who can consider matters such as "equitable title" as well as...
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My mom co-signed on my car note and my car is paid off, the title is in both mine and her name. Can she keep the car from me?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Yes. She can take it back from you. Then you can retrieve it from her. And back and forth. Because absent an agreement, both co-owners have an...
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Can a landlord Vacate someone after the tenant talked to them and said they was going to move when the lease is up
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Answered on June 19, 2015
If the initial lease term has expired, then most leases allow either landlord or tenant to terminate the lease upon 30-60 days advance written...
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I have an out-of-date Letter Testamentary. Can I get a new one (preferably without using mail) ?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Go see the Harris County Probate Clerk, and bring a whopping $2 (although there may be added fees for expedited processing):...
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Is this legal?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
Texas law authorizes seizure of various items of personal property, but the provision must be underlined or printed in bold type font in a Lease....
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How do I prove a 3 day notice to pay or leave was not posted?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
The oft-cited three-day requirement is a fallacy. If you read TPC 24.005(a) carefully, you'll see the words "three days' written notice to vacate ....
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What to do in this case ?? Does this go under landlord acting in bad faith ?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
If you are familiar with Texas law, then you know you can sue the landlord for triple damages, $100, attorneys fees and court costs. Use the...
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