After you go to court and you lose eviction.How long does judge give you to stay normally?Can you ask for like an extra week?

The judge is limited by statute to give you 5 days. That's it. The Judge cannot give you more even if the landlord agrees. However, the landlord...

Can I break a lease within 24 hours due to mold, no smoke detectors, open electrical

Texas law requires certain security devices to be installed at the landlord’s expense, including window latches and keyed deadbolt locks on all...

Does a commercial landlord have the right to have a key to all its offices even if the tenant does not want him to?

Hello and welcome to Avvo.com. I just wanted to add a little extra guidance to what the other lawyers have said... If the lease is silent on...

Can someone build a structure on part of your property

Hello. Just wanted to add another point to the excellent answers from the other attorneys... You definitely want to get this resolved as soon as...

What are my options re a ten year old Mechanic's Lien Contract recorded in Texas?

Hello and welcome to Avvo.com. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. The statute of limitations for a Mechanic's lien in Texas is one or two...

Is owner of a place of business who installed tint on my car and damaged it responsible for the damage cost to get it repaired

Hello and welcome to Avvo.com This hypothetical answer to your question is "maybe." The real world answer to your question is "No, not unless...

Hello. I'd like to follow-up to Mr. Geffen excellent answer. It sounds like your mother owned this property as her sole and separate property...

Father past away 8 years ago, I understand his widow has the right to live in the home as long as she wants.

Hello and welcome to Avvo.com. I am going to make a few assumptions here based on your question, but to be sure, you really need to sit down...

A land man came to see me about leasing my minerals on 14 acres. How do I find out if I own any minerals?

Hello and welcome to Avvo. You really have a two-part question. Determining mineral ownership is best left to attorneys, title companies,...

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How long do I have to probate a will in Texas? I just found my grandmother's will from 2009.

Hello and welcome to Avvo.com. Probate questions can be particularly challenging and sometimes rest on details which you are not able to provide...

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