I assume that the painting work was for your house, and that your house is your homestead. For the house to be your homestead, the house is in...

If the request is relevant, you may have to provide proof of what you are charging. But, typically, a landlord will compare the current...

Determining whether a defect is ordinary wear and tear would start with a review of what the defect is. For example, the finishings in an...

The proper amount of legal fees is determined by a number of factors. For example, in D&M Marine Inc. v. Turner, (citing the case: El Apple I.,...

The sorts of problems that you describe could constitute a condition that materially affects the physical health and safety of an ordinary tenant. ...

If the lease is for a year or less, it does not have to be in writing or be signed by anyone. The unsigned lease can be evidence of what has been...

What are my options? Do I have a case vs the builder of my house?

The legal analysis would start with a review of your contract and warranty provisions, and then extend to any advertising (web or print) that the...

A tenant is not typically responsible for a pest issue. In fact, if the tenant reports a pest issue, the landlord is supposed to address the pest...

The legal analysis would start with a review of your contract with the builder, and the builder's warranty provisions, and then extend to any...

Would you construe this as waiving the right to late fees?

Under the Texas Property Code, section 92.104, the landlord may not retain from a tenant’s security deposit any money to cover normal wear and...