Questions answered by Stuart A. Lautin

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Can I put a lien on a rent house or what can I do

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

You may have the right to file a Mechanic's Lien Affidavit. You also have the right to sue the contractor in Small Claims / JP Court.

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Fraudulent company out of business!

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

I don't think any of us can formulate a helpful reply without a detailed understanding of what, exactly, is contained within the Contract(s) you...

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What are the tenants rights if the landlord kicks in the tenant's door.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

A residential LL has no right to remove the door if it is not for repairs.

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I am not sure if we shared the fence coz he had the good size of the wood on his side. We have a fourplex and a bar next to it.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

Check the closing docs. There should be a plat or survey that will tell you the exact location of the fence with respect to property boundaries. If...

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Can I cancel a contact even though i didn't give them the down payment and I don't have the car.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 15, 2015

Very doubtful you can cancel this contract if it was entered into in Texas. The types of Texas contracts you can lawfully cancel are few. They...

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What now writ issued hearing on writ says writ stands

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

Mr. Peak was quite gracious to give you the laws and I couldn't agree more. Time to go back to JP Court and tell the Judge what has happened, and...

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I'm in Houston, Texas. I've been renting a house for almost 3 years. I'm not on a lease, my landlord has asked me to move out.

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

Indeed you have a lease, but it's oral -- not written. I don't think any of us can interpret the Lease without a full understanding of its terms....

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At my [TD] hearing my attorney told me the prosecution was reindicting my case to "tighten it up". What does that mean for me?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

I'm going to add a criminal law defense tag.

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Need to add an investor to an LLC.-are there any time limits /fees as to when this can be done from the initial formation of LLC

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 14, 2015

No timing constraints and no public filings or statutory fees required. This is a private matter between you, the other members and managers, and...

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I have been living at my apartment a few months can my girlfriend move in?

Stuart's answer | Answered on February 13, 2015

I think you will find that this is 100% a function of your Lease (which probably prohibits this without LL consent) and the appetite of your LL to...

Stuart A. Lautin's Answers (6912)

Can I put a lien on a rent house or what can I do

Fraudulent company out of business!

What are the tenants rights if the landlord kicks in the tenant's door.

I am not sure if we shared the fence coz he had the good size of the wood on his side. We have a fourplex and a bar next to it.

Can I cancel a contact even though i didn't give them the down payment and I don't have the car.

What now writ issued hearing on writ says writ stands

I'm in Houston, Texas. I've been renting a house for almost 3 years. I'm not on a lease, my landlord has asked me to move out.

At my [TD] hearing my attorney told me the prosecution was reindicting my case to "tighten it up". What does that mean for me?

Need to add an investor to an LLC.-are there any time limits /fees as to when this can be done from the initial formation of LLC

I have been living at my apartment a few months can my girlfriend move in?