Did my landlord retaliate against me for notifying Housing Of what I thought was Housing fraud by giving me a lease violation ?

It is important to take note that if the complaints you were making to management were not in writing as required by the terms of your lease, the...

Review your lease application carefully and answer the questions accordingly. You should never misrepresent information in your rental application...

Can I take action against landlord for possible mold? Please help

Under Texas Property Code § 92.052. Landlord's Duty to Repair or Remedy are as follows: (a) A landlord shall make a diligent effort to repair or...

Is there any chance I could have the mediation agreement revoked?

Mediated Settlement Agreements (MSAs) are classified as binding contracts between the parties as long as it satisfies certain requirements. In...

How do i take my name off the lease without her losing the apartment/having a negative affect on my future rental endeavors?

My continuous advice on this site with regards to Landlord/Tenants matters has always been; "Review, read and re-read your Lease Agreement". The...

How can I cancel a contract that I signed less than 30 days ago.

date: you sign and receive a copy of the purchase contract, or receive the required timeshare disclosure statement, whichever is later (Tex....

Applying for U.S. Citizenship With a DUI on Your Record You may want to wait five years after a DUI conviction before you apply for naturalized...

Please let me know if I can deduct my divorce lawyer fees on my tax returns

For the most part, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not allow parties to a divorce to deduct attorney fees, court filing costs and other...

What advantages or rights do we have as tenants to use against them to get the repairs done without any serious legal action?

Without an executed lease agreement signed by both parties, there is little you can do to get the landlord to respond to your repair requests. A...

Need help understanding tenant rights.

I suggest you review your lease agreement thoroughly. Pay special attention to the clause speaking to the landlord's obligations and the clause...