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Selling a rental property with a tenant still there.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 02, 2015

As already stated, your Lease should indicate the rights of the LL to inspect. Regardless and if it is not satisfactorily addressed in the Lease,...

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How to make a property will

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

You make an appointment with an estate planning lawyer in Plano or Dallas, who will prepare a Last Will & Testament for you. Find a great lawyer in...

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How to add or remove someone from home title

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

It can be a relatively easy process - it only takes a Deed, which is then recorded with the County Clerk. However, be careful. Conveyancing Deeds...

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The office landlord in San Antonio,Texas refused to return the security deposit to me after moving out to San Diego, California.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Commercial leasing rules are a bit different than residential in Texas regarding security deposit accounting. However, in both situations the...

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My apartment complex took over $1800 of my belongings and trashed them. They won't pay me back in full, what can I do?

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

The legal term for the LL's wrongful actions is "conversion." You have the right to file a lawsuit in Justice of the Peace / Small Claims Court for...

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If we do not have a lease. Can the owners of the house we are renting come on our back porch and take pictures.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

My answer hasn't changed from the previous similar / identical post. Check your Lease. Many Leases grant the right of the LL to inspect, while...

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I was renting a house and had a friend over, he wanted to grill outside and was solely responsible for cooking.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

I presume you have no insurance? If that is correct, then yes you can try to pin responsibility on the actor who caused the fire. Lawyers call that...

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Contractor has not finished work at my home 3 months later work is still not done. Job per contractor would be done is 3 weeks.

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Fire Contractor 1. Replace C1 with Contractor 2. Keep all your bills and invoices to prove your damages, in case you decide to pursue Contractor 1...

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Can I get my security deposit back after I have fulfilled the lease and gave 24 days notice after withholding 1/3 security depos

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Likely not. I doubt that either your Lease or Texas law will support your withholding of the security deposit, early lease termination (and...

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Is my non complete clause valid?

Stuart's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

I completely concur with the above replies. Your Contract likely has a jurisdiction and venue clause. Regardless, Texas Courts might be inclined to...

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