Is it legal for an apartment complex to not allow me to move in until I pay off a 6 year old utility bill?

Regarding the "bad debt" this is an issue with a lot of people in Texas. Old debt being sold and the new debt holder trying to collect. Make...

The landlord appears to be making a diligent effort to correct the roach problem. A Judge may not allow you to break the lease, unless the problem...

If my recruiter got me false blood pressure results from a doctor he knew, could I get out of the army for this?

On another future issue, VA benefits, you may lose those too. It sounds as if you got in with the promise of school, and now want out since you...

Will our landlord give us our deposit back if we have to move before our lease is over due to military relocation/

Depending on your lease. You should have a military relocation clause in your lease. If so you should get your deposit back, as long as you have...

In Texas, is it legal to serve an eviction notice on the 11th with a demand of vacating the premises on the 13th?

I think you need more explanation. You have written this from a landlord's side, but appear to be the tenant. The facts as stated indicate the...

How can I defend my reason for not paying all of the rent when the apt doesn't fix everything and threatens to evict?

In Texas, when you fail to pay your rent you lose, and may be charged late payment fees. Under Texas property code §92.052 the landlord does...

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Im refusing to pay late fees when the office was closed during posted business hours, can i win the eviction?

I agree with Mr. Rafter, the Texas Property code does not have a provision for late fees do not occur when you are out of town. Read your...

I agree with Mr. Weston The facts you stated involve 3 dead roaches, and the apartment complex stating they will treat the apartment on...

Can "routine" cleaning fees be deducted from the security deposit without prior approval by, or discussion with, the tenant?

Texas Property Code §92.104 — retention of security deposit; accounting. §92.104(b) states The landlord may not retain any portion of a security...

How do i sue my son for back pay, and living freely here, i love my son, but his girlfrind turns him against me, and am tired?

As Ms. Davidson stated, if he is violent Call the Police. If he is not on the deed to the house, or on the mortgage, and if he does not own the...