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If a case is scheduled for court next week, Lets say the following Monday, may the judge, Sunday, dismiss on summary judgement

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

The judge can rule on the summary judgment motion at any time after it has been on file for long enough (Texas requires 21 days notice), and I have...

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How can I obtain an easement to land locked property?

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

You may be able to sue to establish an easement for the remaining 100 feet, if the adjoining owner will not agree to grant it. Bring your deed and...

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Can we sue the HOA for not helping us out on a situation that has been on going on for approxmantly 3 yrs now

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

I doubt that your HOA's declarations, bylaws or rules require them to dicipline unruly children, so I don't think suing them is an option. ...

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Do all tenants need to sign a move-out notice at the end of a lease term?

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

One tenant can turn it in, but you should be careful about what it says. Are all the tenants intending to move, or just one? If the others don't...

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My home owners association has not held a meeting or elected a board since its inception in 2002. how can i make them do so.

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

The declarations (deed restrictions) and any Bylaws or Rules adopted by the Association govern how it is run, and what you can do. If there is a...

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Can a real estate ethics complaint form change a witness to a complainant 4 months after being filed?

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

It's not clear from your question. It sounds like the attorney was someone with the Texas Real Estate Commission, and they are following their...

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I am about to lose my job. I have a time share property that I cannot afford.

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

Your homestead and 401K or IRA accounts are exempt property in Texas, which means they can't be taken to pay general creditors (those without a...

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I bought a house in my name only with 25k down refinanced with fiance,engagement is off can i get my house back ?And get her out

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

If you are the only one on the deed (as opposed to the mortgage) you should be able to get her out of your house. However, it sounds like there...

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Home has been discharged in chapter 7.who is responsible for the real estate taxes?

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

You owe the taxes as long as you own the home. A discharge doesn't change ownership of the home, it only removes liability for some unsecured...

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Termite infested apartment

Teri's answer | Answered on February 17, 2010

The Property Code sets out a procedure for the tenant to do repairs and deduct the cost of the repairs from the rent. Basically, it requries a...

Teri A. Walter's Answers (7455)

If a case is scheduled for court next week, Lets say the following Monday, may the judge, Sunday, dismiss on summary judgement

How can I obtain an easement to land locked property?

Can we sue the HOA for not helping us out on a situation that has been on going on for approxmantly 3 yrs now

Do all tenants need to sign a move-out notice at the end of a lease term?

My home owners association has not held a meeting or elected a board since its inception in 2002. how can i make them do so.

Can a real estate ethics complaint form change a witness to a complainant 4 months after being filed?

I am about to lose my job. I have a time share property that I cannot afford.

I bought a house in my name only with 25k down refinanced with fiance,engagement is off can i get my house back ?And get her out

Home has been discharged in chapter 7.who is responsible for the real estate taxes?

Termite infested apartment