How can I get my landlord to stop harrassing me without getting evicted. We paid her sec dep +3 months in advance. Can't move

Your LL is violating the Federal Fair Housing Act by discriminating against a residential tenant who fits into one of the seven protected...

How do I protect myself as a landlord from being taken to court over not returning a deposit.

I generally concur with the other answers. However, I write to add that your duty to return the SD under Texas law only matures if: (a) tenants...

Can i get my security deposit and rent back?

TPC 92.052 gives a Texas tenant the right of lease termination after a series of notices are furnished to the Landlord, if the lease violations...

My landlord issued a fine in the amount of $75, due within 24 hours, for being "discourteous". Is there a legal basis for this?

I doubt that 'discourtesy' is a basis for default in a Lease Agreement, any more than 'smells funky' or 'bad hair.' All of these are completely...

Is there a compliance letter I can send to them to comply with my request or leasing agreement will be null and void?

Mr. Walton is correct. See TPC 92.024: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm. Make written demand by CMRRR upon the LL for a...

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I generally agree with the foregoing replies, but I write to add only one added element. There are 'rent control' laws with respect to subsidized...

Tax foreclosure sales are different than virtually all others as typically the owner is entitled to statutory redemption periods. You'll need to...

Own LLC in TX. Private Co. Got an investor - failed to pay 50% of the agreed amount, what happens to the money or shares?

What papers were signed relative to the purchase of membership interests in the LLC? Presumably the buyer defaulted in the performance of the...

Do lawyers always have to provide notice for a depostion?

If you are only a witness, then you won't be compelled to attend a deposition without personal service of a subpoena. Now with that said, if you...

If I break my residential lease 3 months early because I have to move because of my job, am I responsible to pay the 3 months?

Not necessarily. Your responsibility is to honor your part of the contract so the LL is not damaged by your actions. If the LL immediately...