If tenant damages carpet beyond normal wear and tear, can landlord deduct replacement costs from security deposit in Texas?
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Answered on May 10, 2023
Typically, the landlord will have a flooring provide a quote and invoice to replace the damaged carpet and that amount can be deducted from your...
Ways to get around paying month to month rent after lease is up?
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Answered on May 09, 2023
it sounds like your lease required a 60 day written notice to terminate or end your lease agreement. If you don't provide that to the landlord,...
Can a roommate/subletter use deposit for rent? Be evicted?
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Answered on May 03, 2023
yes, if the rent for May has not been paid you can begin an eviction proceeding. Best to consult with a landlord/tenant attorney to assist as...
How to remove a guess from my home?
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Answered on May 02, 2023
you will have to file an eviction action against her, and go through all the procedures necessary and in accordance with the law prior to filing...
Can an apartment complex charge $250 for trash?
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Answered on April 30, 2023
Of course, if someone is dumping their trash at your door, you will have to prove that this is happening. Maybe there is some security footage at...
What's the best way to present this to the court?
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Answered on April 25, 2023
Unfortunately, most leases do have language that allows them to charge you for fees if you terminate the lease early or don't give proper notice...
I was charged $200 for hair being found in a bathroom sink that caused a clog,my landlord then instead of billingme seperately
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Answered on April 21, 2023
Check the language in your lease....often times, it will state that any repairs that you were caused by you are billable to you immediately and...
Bank account Garnishment ?
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Answered on April 20, 2023
Unfortunately, they can garnish a bank account to satisfy a judgment debt. However, not all monies in the account may be available for garnishment...
Can the landlord charge me if I was watching someone pet at my home?
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Answered on April 20, 2023
Best to check the language in your lease. If it is a lease violation with violation charges, then yes.
My landlord came in my house when I was at work and toke the batteries out of the ac thermostat and then took the brakers out
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Answered on April 19, 2023
I agree with the other attorneys who have answered this question...your Landlord may do that and may be in violation of the Texas Property Code.
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