I live in Houston, Texas. I signed a rental agreement listing two adults as "other occupants". They did not sign the lease.

No. Texas Business & Commerce Code 26.01(a)((2) requires that the agreement must be signed by the persons to be charged with a duty to pay or...

I sold an older model classic car to a friend and now he doesn't want the car after he already started working on it

If you made representations or warranties regarding the condition of the car, and those reps or warranties were incorrect, then the Buyer may have...

Am I legally obligated to store files containing data owned by someone else on a pc that I own? Can I be sued if I delete them?

When you discuss this with your lawyer, be sure that s/he explains the legal theory of 'spoliation' to you as well. Not sure it is involved -- but...

As sole Business owner of incorporation, can I legally transfer monies from business to personal account?

Yes, but be sure to discuss first with your CPA and attorney, to ensure it is properly documented as an equity or debt payment and that there is an...

My landlord says he is taking me to small claims court for damages and i know in his lease we both signed agreement to mediate

Good news. The Austin lawyer you will hire if this goes to Court will use a legal process to get a copy of the Lease from your LL, in plenty of...

What you are threatened with is called a "SLAPP" lawsuit. Anti-SLAPP statutes have been passed in some states, and I believe Washington State has...

I bought some chocolate candy from Family dollars and green worms was in them I ate some I have proof.can I sue them.

I'm going to switch this to personal injury, where my PI colleagues will ask you Qs like: Were you injured? Hospitalized? Traumatized (with proof...

Is my understanding per the bylaws of one vote/unit owner correct?

No. The language says nothing about one unit, one vote. The clause provides that the votes are tallied based on ownership in the common elements....

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Found valuables hidden in rental unit. Landlord threatens to withhold deposit if not turned over to them. What to do?

Your LL has no right to hold your Security Deposit hostage, as the Security Deposit secures your performance of leasing obligations which do not...

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Can someone keep my stuff if there is no signed contract? What are my legal rights??

Landlords have the right to assert what lawyers call "possessory liens" on some items of your personal property. However, your buddy does not have...