Without a lease agreement what rights do i have?

Without a lease, you have a right to occupy the property and obligation to pay rent for 30 days at a time. You don't have an obligation to fix the...

Deceased grandmother is listed as "IN REM ONLY" as a defendant as well as my name under that. House was being rented out

I can't tell for sure, but it sounds like there are two properties involved - one willed to you, the other may or may not be in Grandmother's name....

What is the next step now that I have won against my landlord?

Pay your landlord whatever you owe that is not in dispute, and keep records of your payments. If you don't pay what is actually due, the landlord...

Owner of home kicked me out. there was no lease..he is holding a ring that was my grandmothers that just passed away.

You should probably sue him in the Justice Court - assuming the ring was worth less than $10,000. You can do that without a lawyer. The ring is...

What do I do when a bank is suing me over an amount ( $40) that i fully paid 6 years ago?

I agree that this could be a scam, since the notification came over the phone. If they call again, make it clear that you aren't going to do...

Settlement offer including a "gift clause" question?

Sorry, but there's no way to tell without seeing the document, and a clearer understanding of what the settlement is supposed to be. If you have a...

Can a Texas life insurance claim continue to be denied where death occured within 2-year period after policy was obtained?

You may find that it's simpler - and cheaper - to open an administration so that you can get the medical records to complete the documentaion the...

Ttenant moved out without paying past due rent can we still file Complaint For Forcible Detainer suit?

There's not much point in filing an eviction suit if the tenant's already gone. I'd send a notice terminating the lease for non-payment and...

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I was sued in 07 & case is still open, with little communication within the past several years. How long can it go on?

The statute of limitations limits how long can pass between the event that they're suing over and when the suit is filed. The case can go on as...

How do I protect myself from damages if I sell my car and let the buyer make payments until paid in full?

First, if you have a lien on the title, it would mean that you have transferred title into your buyer's name. If they don't pay, you'll have to...