While there is a chance that it could end January 31, 2015, it probably ends Feb 28, 2015. However and as my colleagues correctly reported, your...

What is the eviction process for apartment communities and can you be locked out your apartment?

There is a procedure in Texas law to change your door locks, but most Landlords won't do it and instead will file an eviction lawsuit in local JP...

What are my options against my apartment complex?

Yes you'd need to convince a JP that this condition "materially affects the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant" if you are trying to...

My landlord took me to court to file an eviction. When do I have to leave?

Unless you stop the eviction process with an appeal or bankruptcy, typically you will have about one week from the time the Judgment is entered...

Is my landlord in violation?

Your Landlord may be liable for your damages and you may be able to terminate the Lease as well, as one of my colleagues has already reported. Be...

What rights do I have renting an illegal apartment in Houston?

Texas law affords you multiple rights and remedies, *if* the unit has a condition that "materially affects the physical health or safety of an...

I am a Landlord; renter signed Buy Out Addn $6K; They are purchasing a home and moving out Can I lein their new home?

If you file a lien against them or their property that precludes them from purchasing, selling or financing, then you have filed a wrongful "cloud"...

Is it legal to make a tenant pay full months rent then the following month's rent plus prorated rent for the previous month?

This will be solely, 100% governed by your Lease. If you haven't signed it yet, perhaps you can negotiate this provision. Even if you have signed...

What is the correct way to evict a tenant who has violated the lease agreement by subleasing without my knowledge/ authorization

This is a material, substantial breach of your Lease and entitles you to exercise your rights and remedies. There are two manners to do so in...

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Served a evict notice, tenant living in back yard camper, he responded with threats of violence, and insults. Help!

Your situation will be governed by Texas law and your Lease Agreement. If your Lease provides that threats by the Tenant are defaults, then you...