In Texas, my upcoming leasing agreement is asking me to pay a different amount each month. 1300 Sept. 1200 OCt. Is this legal?

If you have a written lease, read it. The rental terms should be clearly stated. Otherwise if you are residing month-to-month with an oral / verbal...

If my husband is doing business through our joint bank account, do I also own the business if I'm not involved with the company?

My sense is that you are asking a community property (not a banking) question, since of course Texas is a community property state. I'll add that...

I'm in the state of Texas, and I am behind on my HOA fees. My HOA filed suite and the lawyer file a Junior Lien. How do I procee

You proceed by reviewing your HOA docs to determine if your HOA has this right. It likely does. Then, you work out payment arrangements so that the...

How do I fight against a 20 year old debt that was my fathers' who has been deceased for 20 years?

Is the lien valid? Is it a voluntary lien, like a Deed of Trust, or involuntary, like an Abstract of Judgment? Are there time periods that have...

I transcribed a depo for a CR in MO. I'm located in TX. He is refusing to pay me almost $400. Can I file theft of services?

I believe you may find that in Texas, a theft offense similar to what you allege would require contemporaneous payment for services rendered. In...

What rights do I have, if I live for free in a house that is from a business partner that cheated me but lets me stay in there?

There is a distinct difference between a tenant and guest. Since you are not paying rent -- at least you didn't add that important fact -- this...

Use the Avvo find a lawyer tool to get a Houston-area real estate lawyer to assist. As well, if your damages are < $10k, you might be able to file...

Is there anything we can do to get out of this lease early? Landlord always slow to communicate, house not move-in ready

I don't think you are quite there yet. If there are material conditions that would affect the health or safety of an ordinary tenant when you move...

I was served an eviction citation and have to appear in court but it is addressed to the wrong name,is this grounds for dismissa

You've found a deficiency in the legal process that might help your case. I suggest you tell the Justice, but be prepared to lose anyway because...

If you are served an eviction citation but its addressed to the wrong person can it be dismissed,can't afford lawyer single mom!

You've found a deficiency in the legal process that might help your case. I suggest you tell the Justice, but be prepared to lose anyway because...