Can my landlord return my rent money and evict for failure to pay late fees?
As long as the late fees are legitimate under the lease, yes.
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As long as the late fees are legitimate under the lease, yes.
No. And unfortunately, you’re likely never going to be able to collect from her. Pay the bill and immediately start the eviction process with a...
If you do not show up, a judgment will likely be entered against you (meaning you lose). However, you have 5 days after the judgment to appeal or...
It should not affect the eviction legally. However, some Justices of the Peace still want you to refuse payment, so it is the safer move. (Of...
You can’t if he is on the lease. If you could get a protective order, you would have more options, but that’s not likely possible if he has only...
You should not have to pay the same fees twice.
The landlord has a duty to mitigate damages by trying to find a replacement tenant, and cannot collect rent from you both for the period after a...
Yes. Absolutely. It will be a public record, and may harm your rental history and your credit.
Probably no free legal help. If you qualify, maybe from legal aid. Otherwise, attorneys can’t generally afford to provide you with free assistance.
If you missed the court date and got a “final notice” for 24-hour removal, it sounds like you are being served with a writ of possession....