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Can an Eviction be Served by Leaving it on Front Porch?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

I agree with Mr. Vasquez - it sounds like you've been served. I'd plan on being there on the 29th if you want to contest the eviction.

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Have I forfeited my right to evict a tenant by accepting partial rent payment AFTER issuing 3 day notice to vacate?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You can accept the partial payment, and still file the eviction, since they're still delinquent. Just make sure to credit the payments when you...

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Since I am not educated as a lawyer, can my verbiage or form of communication offend a typical corporate In-house attorney?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

I don't hear any emotional outburst or that the lawyer was offended. and it's not an issue of whether your communications are in writing. All the...

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If my father purchased a house in my name and only my name...what does this mean?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

The tax documents are not what controls - the deed is. If you are the only owner on the deed, then you own it, and your sister is a tenant. ...

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Would it be Deceptive Trade if the HOA "Totaled" Voluntary Contributions to to Amount Due on the "Invoice"?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

It may or may not be deceptive, but it won't be covered by the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Homeowners are not consumers as to the HOA, and...

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Covered Under the DTPA?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

I agree that the case could potentially be brought as both a breach of contract or DTPA, but it sounds like a simple breach of contract. DTPA is...

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My parents died intestate in Tx over 10 years ago. 5 sibblings. We each own a 20% undivided interest in back pasture.

Teri's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

Sorry, all co-owners have an equal right to use the property. You might consider trying to buy out the owners that you don't like.

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Can my final paycheck come from the parent company bank instead of from the payroll account of the LLC I was employed?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

You'll likely get two W-2s, but you can ask your employer to be sure that they're not changing your status for the last check. Other than the...

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In Texas, is there a legal way for a seller to cancel a contract for deed of buyer is not in default?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 19, 2014

No, you can't unilaterally cancel the contract without a default. Have you tried talking to them? It's possible that you could get the buyer to...

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Can a former employer continue to conduct business under my name after letting me go supposedly for poor performance?

Teri's answer | Answered on April 18, 2014

Most o the time, what's happened is that the account is in the company name, and you're just on the account as the contact person. I'm sure they...

Teri A. Walter's Answers (7455)

Can an Eviction be Served by Leaving it on Front Porch?

Have I forfeited my right to evict a tenant by accepting partial rent payment AFTER issuing 3 day notice to vacate?

Since I am not educated as a lawyer, can my verbiage or form of communication offend a typical corporate In-house attorney?

If my father purchased a house in my name and only my name...what does this mean?

Would it be Deceptive Trade if the HOA "Totaled" Voluntary Contributions to to Amount Due on the "Invoice"?

Covered Under the DTPA?

My parents died intestate in Tx over 10 years ago. 5 sibblings. We each own a 20% undivided interest in back pasture.

Can my final paycheck come from the parent company bank instead of from the payroll account of the LLC I was employed?

In Texas, is there a legal way for a seller to cancel a contract for deed of buyer is not in default?

Can a former employer continue to conduct business under my name after letting me go supposedly for poor performance?