Texas landlord - tenant law (Texas Property Code Chapter 92) imposes an obligation on the landlord to repair conditions that materially affect the...

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I am about to hire my first employee for my business who will be working from home.

If the new recruit works only for you, the recruit will likely be an employee. You can review the tests for employee versus independent contractor...

Termination for no good reason....could it be retaliation?

In Texas, an employee can be terminated for a good reason, or no reason at all, just not an illegal reason. An example of an illegal reason would...

Can creditors garnish wages or income tax refund if identity has been stolen?

An ordinary creditor cannot generally garnish wages or an income tax refund. The IRS is not an ordinary creditor. Child support obligations can...

Can nurses be independent contractors or sub-contractors in the state of Texas?

If a nurse works only for one hospital, and at the location of that hospital, and the hospital or employer directs the nurse as to the nurse's...

Is the church responsible for notifying me at hiring that I will be considered a self-employed clergy?

If you only work for the church, you are probably an employee and not an independent contractor. As an employee, the church should have been...

Sublease/Management Contract

Your fact description is confusing or perhaps your situation is quite unusual. If the company has sued you, you really need an attorney at least...

My landlord is charging me the first $50 for a broken water heater is that legal?

Texas landlord - tenant law (Texas Property Code Chapter 92) imposes an obligation on the landlord to repair conditions that materially affect the...

I broke a lease and I am trying to pay my landlord for lost rent but he won't respond and hasn't threatend to sue. Can he?

In short, yes. However, the landlord is only entitled to recoup the rent remaining to be paid under the lease, less any rent paid by a replacement...

Tenant breaking Lease aggreement

Notice by email is acceptable. I trust that the tenant provided a forwarding address. If the tenant has provided advance notice that the tenant...