When does the time to return a deposit start?

The date is 30 days after you turn over possession to the landlord. There are a handful of exceptions, so you may end up needing an attorney to get...

Do Texas Home Owner Association By-laws need to be filed in the County Court?

The Covenants Conditions and Restrictions are filed, but the Bylaws are not normally. If you look at your closing package from when you purchased...

I agree, but would also add that it would be extremely helpful if you could provide a copy of your boyfriend's lease agreement for another...

Do i need a landlord/tenant attorney?

Generally when this question is asked the answer is yes. You might try using certified mail to your landlord to see if that helps. That will at...

How can I evict my roommate/tenant who isn't paying bills as stated in the lease and is trashing my house?

Eviction isn't so complicated that you need an attorney in most cases, but my experience is that it's relatively inexpensive to hire one for it if...

If a house burns to the ground from the eletric meter that exploded, is the city held resposible for replacing the home?

I agree with the other comments, but wanted to add that time is of the essence when suing a municipality. I would meet with an attorney familiar...

Can a judgement creditor withhold a partial release on an AJ until a preliminary HUD report has been received/reviewed?

Change Title Companies. Someone will insure it. What we do regularly is work with the judgment holder on the partial release indicating that we...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

This is very much a Texas specific question. The Attorney General has a great information page on this topic. You should definitely retain a local...

I am a potential buyer of a piece of real estate, the corporation that owns the land is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, however,

The most affordable way is to demand a Title Policy. The Title Company will make the necessary requirements for you, which will most likely include...

Three questions. I live in Montgomery County TX. My neighbor has a dying tree with limbs extending over 20 feet over my yard.

I just want to add that pushing for criminal prosecution, a property damage claim and personal injuries will result in a bad relationship with your...