Questions answered by Stuart A. Lautin

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18 days without heat or hot water. How do I get the apartments to fix this?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

First, you need to read Section 92.056 of the Texas Property Code. Second, you need to send the LL a notice by certified mail, return receipt...

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I signed a lease for next month. Now a family emergency came up, I asked the landlord if I could get the 1100 dollars back.

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Texas LLs have the duty to lessen their losses, and use reasonable efforts to release the premises. If this LL already has someone else lined up to...

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What documents are legally required by the state of Texas for an HOA? How does a small HOA go about getting these filed?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Typically most HOAs '/ POAs file non-profit Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of Texas. Then in order for the property...

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Owner of an S corporation died and left his 50% to a family member. Is new owner liable for past debts?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

If the old owner's interest in a corp was transferred, then the new owner just became the new shareholder -- this would be true for both S and C...

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How can I get my money back if I loaned someone money and refuses to pay it back?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

I agree with Mr. Massey. Don't let her get away with this. Sue the X in Small Claims (JP) Court. Get a Judgment. Record the Judgment in the County...

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In the state of texas how many months do you have to be behind before a bank can foreclose on your house

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 06, 2015

Different lenders react differently. Some of the individual lenders we represent will start foreclosure proceedings if you are one day late. Some...

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If there is nothing on a lease document or a pet addendum about not allowing aggressive breed dogs, do I have a lawsuit?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

My first guess is that your Lease incorporates Rules, Guidelines and Policies of the apartment community, and that further, you agreed to changes...

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I was hired seven months ago as a sub contractor for a large taxidermy studio in Texas. I was hired to mount animals and my pay

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I get to be the contrarian yet again. There's a theory in Texas called "work for hire" that typically makes your work product an asset of your...

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Can an employee of a competing company use slander against me in front of customers to prevent me from making a sale?

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

Mr. von Dohlen nailed another one perfectly. This is potentially slander and defamation. But the bigger question is how have you been damaged? Did...

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Window supplier installed poor quality replacement windows. Wants payment even though windows have numerous issues.

Stuart's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You have all the leverage at this moment, assuming you have not paid. I suggest you pay nothing unless / until you are satisfied with this...

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18 days without heat or hot water. How do I get the apartments to fix this?

I signed a lease for next month. Now a family emergency came up, I asked the landlord if I could get the 1100 dollars back.

What documents are legally required by the state of Texas for an HOA? How does a small HOA go about getting these filed?

Owner of an S corporation died and left his 50% to a family member. Is new owner liable for past debts?

How can I get my money back if I loaned someone money and refuses to pay it back?

In the state of texas how many months do you have to be behind before a bank can foreclose on your house

If there is nothing on a lease document or a pet addendum about not allowing aggressive breed dogs, do I have a lawsuit?

I was hired seven months ago as a sub contractor for a large taxidermy studio in Texas. I was hired to mount animals and my pay

Can an employee of a competing company use slander against me in front of customers to prevent me from making a sale?

Window supplier installed poor quality replacement windows. Wants payment even though windows have numerous issues.